‘Wagatha Christie’ libel battle is ‘extraordinary’, High Court told

In a viral social media post in October 2019, Mrs Rooney, 36, said she had carried out a “sting operation” and accused Mrs Vardy, 40, of leaking “false stories” about her private life to the press
‘Wagatha Christie’ libel battle is ‘extraordinary’, High Court told

Rebekah Vardy arrives at the Royal Courts Of Justice (PA)

Coleen Rooney’s barrister has told the High Court the libel claim brought against her by Rebekah Vardy is “extraordinary”.

In a viral social media post in October 2019, Mrs Rooney, 36, said she had carried out a “sting operation” and accused Mrs Vardy, 40, of leaking “false stories” about her private life to the press.

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