Sinn Féin deputy leader Michelle O'Neill has won a libel case against a Democratic Unionist Party councillor who said she would be 'put back in her kennel'.
Sinn Féin deputy leader Michelle O'Neill has won a libel case against a Democratic Unionist Party councillor who said she would be "put back in her kennel".The Mid and East Antrim Council alderman will issue a "fulsome and genuine apology" at a further hearing, the High Court heard.Defamation proceedings were issued after the comments were posted by Mr Carson on social media in April 2021.It said the comments made by Mr Carson were unreasonable and misogynistic.
The posting was demeaning, misogynistic and was directed at core features of her womanhood, and was motivated by personal bigotry and political gain, the court was told.The judgement was obtained by default after no defence to Ms O'Neill's claim was entered in December.However it was adjourned to allow Mr Carson's legal representatives more time.
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