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Rebecca Vardy is ready to return to court as her defamation trial against Colleen Rooney enters its second day.
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy’s wife has sued his fellow footballer’s wife after she was accused of leaking “fake stories” in the press.
On the opening day of the Supreme Court in London, Ms Vardy asked for an interview in which she shared details of “the size of Peter Andre’s manhood” – which she said she was “deeply sorry”.
Her lawyer also claims that Ms. Rooney, who is married to former England striker Wayne Rooney, is “enjoying” the nickname “Ouagata Christie” after her viral social media allegations that Ms. Vardy was standing. behind the leak.
Ms. Vardi denies leaking stories and sues Ms. Vardi for defamation.
The trial finally began on Tuesday after months of preliminary hearings and more than two years after the publication sparked the court battle.
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Photos from the first day
Here are some images of both sides on the first day of the process:
Wayne Rooney and Colleen Rooney leave the Royal Court on Tuesday
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Press members film and film Colleen Rooney and her husband Wayne Rooney leave the Royal Courts on Tuesday
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Press members film and film Rebecca Vardy leaving the Royal Courts on Tuesday
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“This is …… Rebecca Vardy’s account”: Original publication
A quick look at Colleen Rooney’s social media shows that the original post is still there.
To save you scrolling by 2019, here it is:
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Main conclusions from the first test day
As we wait for the second day of the process to begin, here’s a reminder of what happened yesterday when it started:
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The second day of the trial will begin today at 10.30.
Rebecca Vardy’s cross-examination by Colleen Rooney’s lawyer continues.
Watch this space for more updates as the trial period resumes.
Lamiat Sabin May 11, 2022 07:00
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What is Colleen Rooney’s defense?
The court heard on the first day of Tuesday’s defamation trial that Colleen Rooney, who has been accused of defamation by Rebecca Vardi, will rely on protection in the public interest.
But the Supreme Court also heard that Ms. Rooney did not make allegations that Ms. Vardi betrayed her credibility – by leaking stories in the Sun – before publishing her viral tweet, nicknamed “Wagata Christie.” “.
Another defense is that the accusations of treason are true, which she must prove.
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Vardy “doesn’t know” that the former agent’s phone “fell into the sea”
Rebecca Vardi said – on the first day of the defamation trial on Tuesday – that she did not know that her ex-agent’s phone had fallen into the North Sea.
Ms Vardy has been accused by Colleen Rooney of leaking personal information to the press, for which Ms Vardy is suing her for defamation.
Rebecca Vardi while giving testimony drawn by a forensic artist
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Ms. Vardi has since argued that her former agent, Caroline Watt, may be responsible for viewing Ms. Rooney’s stories on Instagram and providing the information to the Sun.
Ms. Watt said earlier this year, before the trial, that data could not be retrieved from her phone in 2021 because her phone fell into the North Sea after a boat she was traveling on in torn waters.
In her written statement, Ms Vardy said she had “no personal knowledge” of the alleged incident.
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“This is … Rebecca Vardy’s account.”
Here’s a summary of Colin Durrey’s first start of the Ouagata Christie case
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ICYMI: The process focuses on claiming Peter Andre’s “masculinity.”
The defamation process took an unexpected turn when Peter Andre and his sex life were involved in the procedure.
The Supreme Court has heard that Rebecca Vardy has revealed to the press information about her alleged relationship with the former pop star.
But Ms Vardy, who is suing WAG colleague Colleen Rooney for defamation, says she was “forced” by her ex-husband to tell News of the World of Mr Andre’s alleged small “manhood”.
You can read more about it here:
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Vardi and Rooney’s lawyers: Who are they?
Rebecca Vardy and Colleen Rooney are represented in the Supreme Court by two top lawyers who have a list of famous former clients.
Ms. Vardi is represented by veteran media lawyer Hugh Tomlinson, whose previous clients include Prince Charles, easyJet founder Sir Stelios Hadji-Ioannou, footballer Rio Ferdinand and Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.
Ms Rooney’s lawyer, David Sherborn, has a client list that includes the late Diana, Princess of Wales, Hollywood actor Michael Douglas and former Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife, Cherry.
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“This is something I deeply regret.”
Rebecca Vardy was asked if it was “respectful” for Peter Andre’s “right” not to share this information about their sexual relationship with a newspaper.
She replied: “I was forced into a situation by my ex-husband to do this. This is something I deeply regret … It is not pleasant to read and I understand why it is used, and for me it is mud, and Mrs. Rooney’s team was threatened with mud.
Asked again by Colleen Rooney’s lawyer David Sherborn, Ms Vardy said: “The circumstances were completely different.”
She later said that she had not asked Mr Andre for his permission and had not told him that this would happen in advance.
Mr. Sherborn asked, “Did you feel particularly strongly about the size of his manhood that it should be made public?”
Ms. Vardi replied, “That was something I was forced to say.”
Katie Clifton10 May 2022 17:45
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