A High Court judge found that Kim McMenamin posted “defamatory and malicious remarks” about Peter Casey
Former presidential candidate and businessman Peter Casey has been awarded €140,000 in damages for defamation by a Donegal acupuncturist who campaigns against “uncontrolled mass immigration”.
In a judgment, Mr Justice David Nolan said the “untrue” and “defamatory” post was clearly “very stressful, hurtful and upsetting” to Mr Casey and his family. On May 11th, 2023, a fire occurred at Mr Casey’s property that was due to host Ukrainians. Mr Justice Nolan said Mr McMenamin posted a photo of damage to the premises the next day and complained that the matter had not been reported in mainstream media outlets.
Mr Justice Nolan decided to award Mr Casey €120,000 in general damages and, considering Mr McMenamin’s approach to the case, a further €20,000 in aggravated damages. Notwithstanding the earlier judgment in default, Mr Justice Nolan felt it was appropriate to decide whether the words published are in fact true and, if they are not, whether they are defamatory.
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