Defamation suit news corp appeals ruling in geoffrey rush

You're referring to the high-profile defamation case involving Geoffrey Rush, an Australian actor, and News Corp, a media conglomerate.

In 2018, Rush, who is a renowned actor and Academy Award winner, sued News Corp's Australian arm, Nationwide News, and its publications, including The Daily Telegraph, over a series of articles published in 2017 that alleged he had engaged in inappropriate behavior towards an actress, Eryn Jean Norvill, during a production of King Lear in 2015.

In November 2019, the New South Wales Supreme Court ruled in favor of Rush, finding that the articles had defamed him and ordering News Corp to pay him AU$850,000 (approximately US$570,000) in damages.

News Corp has now appealed the ruling, arguing that the court's decision was "manifestly excessive" and that the articles were not defamatory. The appeal is currently pending before the New South Wales Court of Appeal.

The case has significant implications for the media industry in Australia, as it raises questions about the responsibility of publishers to ensure the accuracy of their reporting and the potential consequences of publishing defamatory material.

It's worth noting that the case has also sparked a wider debate about the treatment of women in the entertainment industry and the importance of protecting the reputations of individuals who are accused of wrongdoing.