Businessman claims in High Court he is being defamed in false Twitter account

The managing partner of a London based private equity firm has launched High Court proceedings over a Twitter account he claims is being used to smear his reputation.

Businessman claims in High Court he is being defamed in false Twitter account

The managing partner of a London based private equity firm has launched High Court proceedings over a Twitter account he claims is being used to smear his reputation.

The action has been taken by Mr Philip Rattle of August Equity LLP, who claims both he and his family have been upset by posts on a Twitter account set up in his name, which he has nothing to do with.

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