TV presenter Jeremy Vine has launched a prolonged assertion concerning his latest authorized motion once more Joey Barton – claiming that the previous footballer has paid out greater than half one million kilos
Jeremy Vine has issued an in depth assertion about his latest libel case in opposition to Joey Barton, revealing the previous footballer has paid out over half one million kilos. The TV presenter sued Barton for libel and harassment over a number of on-line posts, together with a tweet the place he falsely known as Vine a “large bike nonce” and a “pedo defender”.
The pair settled the declare final yr, with Barton posting two apologies on Twitter and paying Vine £110,000 in damages, plus authorized prices. Nevertheless, there was some confusion over the entire quantity Barton would pay, which Vine has now clarified.
In a collection of tweets, Vine advised his followers he has “no additional beef with Mr Barton” and is relieved to have been vindicated.
Vine’s assertion started: “STATEMENT Thank-you for such type messages about my libel motion in opposition to Joey Barton. I can affirm it’s now concluded and I’m happy with the outcome. Mr Barton has now paid out greater than half one million kilos in my case alone.”
He added: “There appears to be some confusion concerning the levels of the case. The under is to clarify the numbers. I’ve no additional beef with Mr Barton, who has a collection of ongoing authorized issues to take care of. Whereas defending my libel motion, he additionally grew to become a convicted wifebeater,” stories the Mirror.
“My damages within the case had been £110,000. These had been paid final yr, and Mr Barton made the agreed public apology. However my prices in bringing the case had been between 180 and 190k. Mr Barton pledged in court docket to pay the prices, then selected to argue that the determine was too excessive.
“Regrettably, this meant I needed to provoke a separate motion to get well my prices. The separate motion additionally incurred its personal prices. Mr Barton conceded on the principle prices two days earlier than the prices restoration motion, but it surely was too late to keep away from being chargeable for the prices restoration motion.”
Vine proceeded to stipulate what would transpire ought to Barton fail to settle the cash he owes and broke down the hefty invoice the ex-footballer is required to pay.
“So Barton paid for the libel. He paid the prices. He paid curiosity on the prices. He paid the price of shedding a problem on the prices. And he paid his personal prices, which can be greater than mine as a result of he had fancier attorneys. He has misplaced at the very least half one million kilos,” Vine knowledgeable his followers.
“BARTON’S BILL 110k – the libel. 160k – my prices. 3.6k – curiosity on prices. 43k – my prices restoration motion. 200k – his prices. MINIMUM £516,600. Folks requested, ‘What if Barton refuses to pay, or cannot pay?’ To make sure he had the funds, I needed to fee authorized searches on his home. He owns it outright. Legal professionals suggested me that if he didn’t pay, they may put a cost on his home.
“This might imply Mr Barton would successfully change into my tenant, paying me lease to dwell there. If he fell behind with the lease, I’d have the fitting to evict him or pressure the sale of his home to recoup my debt.”
Vine wrapped up by saying: “I had no want to be in that place and I’m grateful to my attorneys in making certain we bought the ultimate funds in at the moment. My barrister is Gervase de Wilde @5RB and my solicitor is Judith Thompson, who specialises in on-line defamation. In the event you want her she is right here: @devonsolicitors.
“I could return to this topic in the end however for now it’s a aid simply to be vindicated and to have the case settled so decisively. Thank-you for studying this, particularly when you despatched messages of assist. JV.”
In an agreed assertion learn out on the Excessive Court docket in October final yr, Vine’s barrister Gervase de Wilde mentioned that the broadcaster “was deeply alarmed, distressed and upset” by Barton’s actions, which included a “persistent and extremely damaging marketing campaign of defamation, harassment and misuse of personal data”.
Earlier this month, a specialist prices court docket heard that Barton had agreed to pay £160,000 of Vine’s prices from the principle authorized motion. Prices Decide Colum Leonard additionally ordered Barton to pay an additional £43,172.30 arising from the negotiation of the £160,000 determine, which means he pays a complete of £203,172.30 of Vine’s prices following the authorized motion.
At a Excessive Court docket listening to in Might final yr, Vine’s attorneys argued that Barton’s posts constituted a “calculated and sustained assault”. Barton, a former participant for Manchester Metropolis, Newcastle United, Rangers, and Marseille, additionally used the hashtag “#bikenonce” on X, which subsequently trended on the platform.
Following a ruling by Mrs Justice Steyn that a few of the posts may very well be defamatory, Barton issued an apology to Vine in June final yr, admitting that the allegations he made had been “unfaithful”.
As a part of the settlement, Barton agreed to pay Vine £75,000 in damages. Nevertheless, Vine’s solicitors later revealed that Barton would pay a further £35,000 as a part of a “separate settlement” for claims revealed after the authorized motion commenced.
In the course of the October listening to, Mr De Wilde acknowledged that Barton made 4 undertakings as a part of the settlement, together with a dedication to not harass Vine or encourage others to take action. After the listening to, Vine commented that Barton “wants to search out himself a unique pastime”.
