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John Jarratt launches defamation case against The Daily Telegraph after being found not guilty of rape

Brittney Rigby

July 8, 2019 4:33

Actor John Jarratt, best known for his role in Wolf Creek, is proceeding with a defamation case against Nationwide News, publisher of The Daily Telegraph, after a jury found him not guilty of rape on Friday.

Jarratt’s high-profile lawyer Chris Murphy, who has represented the likes of NRL player Sam Burgess and actor Matthew Newton, took to Twitter to announce his client would be pursuing the defamation claim.

NEWS: Defamation proceedings were commenced in NSW Supreme Court on 16th November 2018. The civil Statement of Claim was filed pending resolution of police charges. Documents will now be served on the defendant. John Jarratt v Nationwide News court Mention 18th August next.

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Brittney Rigby was Mumbrella's deputy managing editor - news and analysis. She left Mumbrella in April 2021.

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