Magazine editor launches defamation proceedings against Tánaiste Leo Varadkar

Michael Smith, editor of Village Magazine, is alleging that he was defamed in an article published in the Sunday Times last August, it is understood.
Defamation proceedings have been launched in the High Court against the Tánaiste Leo Varadkar. File picture

Defamation proceedings have been launched in the High Court against the Tánaiste Leo Varadkar. File picture

Mon, 10 Oct, 2022 - 13:57
Paul Hosford, Cianan Brennan

Defamation proceedings have been launched in the High Court against Tánaiste Leo Varadkar.

The proceeding was lodged last Friday by Michael Smith, editor of Village Magazine. 

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