Josh Massoud loses appeal over defamation decision | MWhitbourn
Former Channel Seven sports reporter Josh Massoud has lost a court bid to overturn a decision dismissing his defamation suit against five media outlets over a series of reports on his suspension and subsequent dismissal from the broadcaster after he threatened a junior colleague.
The parties agreed Massoud told an 18-year-old colleague during an abusive phone call in May 2018: “If you weren’t so young, I’d come up there and rip your head off and shit down your throat.”The junior colleague in question, Jack Warren, had mistakenly run part of an exclusive story by Massoud on Twitter before the 6pm news bulletin.
The Court of Appeal said it could proceed on the basis that each of the 14 publications conveyed that he either threatened to slit a colleague’s throat or made graphic threats to kill him.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Former PM John Howard says Morrison must explain himself but Albanese should move onFormer prime minister John Howard has sat down with sunriseon7 for a frank discussion about the current state of politics. auspol 7NEWS
Read more »
Governor-General breaks silence on former PM's secret ministerial self-appointmentsThe Governor-General is standing firm on his actions around Scott Morrison's appointment to five additional portfolios, declining to comment on whether or not he expected it to be made public.
Read more »
Morrison’s secret ministry documents released as Dutton distances himself from former PMThe documents are all but identical and confirm in writing that Governor-General David Hurley signed off on the additional portfolios for Morrison.
Read more »
Morrison’s secret ministry documents released as Dutton distances himself from former PMThe documents are all but identical and confirm in writing that Governor-General David Hurley signed off on the additional portfolios for Morrison.
Read more »
Maldon: Former Bushells corner store with rockin’ 1950s garage diner for sale - realestate.com.auThe former Bushells shopfront has since been converted into a house, now with its own 1950s style garage diner. Take a look inside.
Read more »
More disturbing allegations levelled at former Fremantle school priestA Catholic priest accused of sexually abusing Fremantle schoolboys in the 1980s is also known for kissing and touching younger members of his flock in another southern Perth parish.
Read more »