The Threat.

[guest154]

He didn't link her to the letter. He mentioned the strange letter and then went on to talk about OTHER online attempts to get at him such as the claim he was dead and the strange contact from Jackie.

If Jackie wants to waste her time and money, then let her. But she isn't going to get anywhere, she DID send the emails.

[ngb1066]

Ngb do you think anyone would work on a conditional fee arrangement

It's not about the money it's the principle and any money might help Jeremy with his case as long as it was controlled

It might be possible but I think it would be difficult to get a legal team to take the case on a CFA. 

[ngb1066]

He didn't link her to the letter. He mentioned the strange letter and then went on to talk about OTHER online attempts to get at him such as the claim he was dead and the strange contact from Jackie.

If Jackie wants to waste her time and money, then let her. But she isn't going to get anywhere, she DID send the emails.

Jackie sent PMs, not emails as suggested by PH, but that is not the issue here.  There was a clear link if you read the article - "a week later...".  I agree it is not conclusive but in my view there is sufficient innuendo (which is good enough in defamation).

 

[guest7363]

He didn't link her to the letter. He mentioned the strange letter and then went on to talk about OTHER online attempts to get at him such as the claim he was dead and the strange contact from Jackie.

If Jackie wants to waste her time and money, then let her. But she isn't going to get anywhere, she DID send the emails.

Good luck to her, i am no legal expert but i thought the email exchange between the two of them would scupper any chance of libel?

[ngb1066]

Good luck to her, i am no legal expert but i thought the email exchange between the two of them would scupper any chance of libel?

No, that would have no bearing on it.

[guest7363]

No, that would have no bearing on it.

Thanks for that Ngb and that shows why i am no legal expert, so as i say good luck to Jackie.

[Mr. Gee]

Thanks for that Ngb and that shows why i am no legal expert, so as i say good luck to Jackie.

Also ngb said they were pm's and not emails.

[guest7363]

Also ngb said they were pm's and not emails.

I gathered that after i had written my post, but Ngb had already posted.

[Alias]

He didn't link her to the letter. He mentioned the strange letter and then went on to talk about OTHER online attempts to get at him such as the claim he was dead and the strange contact from Jackie.

If Jackie wants to waste her time and money, then let her. But she isn't going to get anywhere, she DID send the emails.

He did, but it was subtle and not direct. I think that Jackie may have a problem being successful in a case against the paper or PH.

What PH did made me lose any trust in him, and I will have nothing to do with him or his books! He achieved that - and I can´t be the only one.

[guest7363]

No, that would have no bearing on it.

Been reading Ngb and it says this, Unfortunately, defamation of character claims are extremely difficult to be proven in the court of law, In order to win the claim, you are going to need to prove that the false statement has always ruined your reputation. How hard is it to prove your reputation has been ruined?

[Jan]

He didn't link her to the letter. He mentioned the strange letter and then went on to talk about OTHER online attempts to get at him such as the claim he was dead and the strange contact from Jackie.

If Jackie wants to waste her time and money, then let her. But she isn't going to get anywhere, she DID send the emails.

was it you he threatened to sue by pm as well ?

[lookout]

 How about internet stalking ? Isn't this an offence ?

[guest154]

was it you he threatened to sue by pm as well ?

He did.

[Alias]

He did.

Why?

[Patti]

I have decided to seek legal advice regarding the newspaper article.

If there is a way I can take legal action without risk I will.

Then if any money was paid I would like to put the money somewhere it could be used for Jeremy.  Maybe Ngb could look after the money as he has the expertise how the money could be used

It would be nice to think something good could come out of such a nasty newspaper article

I don't know how I stand with a case against PH or the newspaper or both

Jackie there is no need to pay anyone. You could take out what they call "Small Claims" in order to do this you must first of all determine whether or not this can be sorted outside of a court.  The first step in to make contact with the newspaper. You can ask for an apology which can be published in the paper concerned....

You could stretch that further by asking for compensation or a donation made to charity or campaign. The article made you stressful and very close to losing your employment. Not only that there is a finger pointing exercise to consider as well.

The first steps are required and if there in no joy, then its the small claims.....The last I heard it cost less than a tenner....to take a small claim out. Its another option as opposed to getting a solicitor and barrister involved. 

I always represent myself and I am in no way blowing my own trumpet...but, I won my case based on research.  The barrister for the opposition congratulated me and shook my hand.  The judge gave me everything I asked for and after 10 long years of fighting he wanted to know why I had not been offered what I had asked for 10 years earlier.  The judge also in my favour said the matter will be never be accepted in court in the future.  It was an amazing time, but a stressful one, but at the end of the day I fought for what was right and proved that it was justified.  What I fought for had no baring on what I really thought, it was the right thing to do and I knew that and so did the judge.  What I did was to relinquish all responsibility and place that into professional hands.