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Rebel Wilson wins defamation case in Australia
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Rebel Wilson wins defamation case in Australia

Australian actor and filmmaker Rebel Wilson has won a defamation case against Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actress in her directorial debut film 'The Deb.' A Sydney court ruled that Wilson's Instagram posts about MacInnes were not defamatory. The dispute arose from an incident in September 2023 when MacInnes and a producer swam together at Bondi Beach, after which Wilson commented on the situation online. Judge Elizabeth Raper determined that MacInnes could not prove the posts harmed her reputation. The case is part of ongoing legal issues related to 'The Deb,' which faced delays in its wider release due to legal challenges.

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Rebel Wilson wins defamation case in Australia

Australian actor and filmmaker Rebel Wilson has won a defamation case against Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actress in her directorial debut film 'The Deb.' A Sydney court ruled that Wilson's Instagram posts about MacInnes were not defamatory. The dispute arose from an incident in September 2023 when MacInnes and a producer swam together at Bondi Beach, after which Wilson commented on the situation online. Judge Elizabeth Raper determined that MacInnes could not prove the posts harmed her reputation. The case is part of ongoing legal issues related to 'The Deb,' which faced delays in its wider release due to legal challenges.

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