Meghan Markle’s Legal Battle: Samantha Markle’s Defamation Lawsuit

In a major development in Meghan Markle's ongoing legal battle, her half-sister, Samantha Markle, has filed a libel lawsuit against her.

Samantha alleges that Meghan made false and malicious statements about their upbringing.

This lawsuit comes after Meghan's interview with Oprah and the release of the biography, Finding Freedom.

Samantha Markle's lawsuit, filed in March 2022, seeks £62,000 ($75,000) in damages.

She has also requested that Meghan, her father Thomas Markle, Prince Harry, her daughter Ashley Hale, Kensington Palace Communications Secretary Jason Knopf, and Christopher Bowsey, the founder of Bot Sentinel, provide evidence to the court.

Meghan's legal team has been attempting to have the case dismissed by the U.S. District Court in Tampa, Florida, in order to avoid questioning Meghan.

However, Meghan's legal team recently secured a significant win as the deadline for evidence sharing has been pushed back to July 3rd.

The judges also rejected Samantha's request to force Meghan to arrange any depositions, instead instructing both sides to resolve the issue themselves.

This ruling gives Meghan's legal team more time to respond to the motion to dismiss the case before having to hand over any evidence.

Meghan's lawyers argue that the depositions, especially of Thomas Markle, would be an unnecessary waste of time and resources.

Former U.S. Federal Prosecutor Mitchell Eppner has warned Samantha that if she loses the defamation case, she could be liable for Meghan's legal fees, which could exceed $100,000.

The ongoing feud between Meghan and Samantha has been well-documented, with Samantha publicly criticizing Meghan and accusing her of abandoning their family.

In contrast, Meghan has mostly remained silent on the matter, except for her comments during the Oprah interview and in the biography.

Legal experts are closely watching this case, as it raises important questions about free speech and the limits of what can be said about public figures.

Meghan's lawyers argue that Samantha's lawsuit is an attempt to silence Meghan and prevent her from speaking out about her experiences as a member of the royal family.

The financial implications of this case are also significant, as legal fees can quickly accumulate in high-profile cases like this one.

The outcome of the lawsuit remains uncertain, but the extension of the deadline for evidence sharing is undoubtedly a significant win for Meghan and her legal team.

As we await further developments, it is crucial to consider the potential impact of Meghan Markle's defamation lawsuit on the future of free speech and the ability of public figures to share their experiences.

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Will this case set a precedent?

Only time will tell.

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