Jonathan Berry, who ‘is not and has never been a criminal’, settled proceedings for a substantial sum
to a man who sued after an image showing his name, address and photograph pinned on a Garda noticeboard in a Dublin station ended up on social media.
Mr Berry, from Ballyfermot, Dublin, launched defamation proceedings against the Garda Commissioner after an image containing his name and photograph on a Garda notice board was circulated on social media in 2019. Woman who alleges she was raped by Conor McGregor had ‘severe’ post-traumatic stress disorder, psychiatrist tells court
It was claimed that one bulletin displayed Mr Berry’s details, including his photograph, name and address.In the High Court on Tuesday, Mr Justice Alexander Owens was told the case has settled. It also said it has been agreed that Mr Berry will be paid substantial damages as well as his legal costs.
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