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Producers pay damages to settle libel suit over movie about search for King Richard III
Richard Taylor won substantial damages after a UK court ruled his 2022 film portrayal was defamatory and misleading, damaging his professional and personal reputation.
- Producers have agreed to pay damages and include a message stating the portrayal of Richard Taylor is fictional, following a libel lawsuit settlement confirmed by the court ruling.
- Judge Jaron Lewis ruled that the film's portrayal of Mr. Taylor was defamatory, indicating he was depicted as having knowingly misrepresented facts regarding the discovery of King Richard III.
- Mr. Taylor emphasized the importance of integrity in his actions during the events portrayed and expressed that the settlement demonstrates individuals can stand up against corporations for misrepresentations.
- The added message will clarify that Mr. Taylor acted with integrity during the events and that the portrayal does not represent the real person.
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Steve Coogan 'proud' of Richard III film as he agrees to pay 'substantial damages' in libel case
University academic Richard Taylor sued over how he was depicted in the film which will now have an on-screen clarification that his portrayal is "fictional and does not represent the actions of the real Mr Taylor".
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