Libel lawyer Paul Tweed has launched a defamation action against a London-based academic, Dr Andreas Krieg, over a book that alleges he is a covert agent for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The book, 'Subversion: The Strategic Weaponization of Narratives', published in 2023, examines how state and non-state actors manipulate information. Mr Tweed, known for representing celebrities like Britney Spears and Liam Neeson, is also suing the book's publisher in Dublin. Dr Krieg's lawyers seek more time to prepare for a preliminary hearing, arguing the book does not portray Mr Tweed as claimed. Mr Tweed's lawyers argue the book's publication and Dr Krieg's role as a geostrategic consultant create a context for the alleged defamation.
Libel lawyer Paul Tweed has taken a defamation action against a London-based academic over a book that he claims wrongly portrays him as covert agent for the United Arab Emirates .
Mr Tweed, who has previously represented celebrities including Britney Spears, Liam Neeson and Nicolas Cage, is separately suing the book’s publisher, Georgetown University Press, in a libel case taken in Dublin.
“This goes some way to explaining the background leading up to the defendant accusing Mr Tweed of being a covert United Arab Emirates agent,” he said.
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