Chris Packham has encountered another setback in his ongoing legal battles. Recently, he faced accusations of ‘vindictively’ pursuing a 70-year-old grandfather through the courts, resulting in a substantial legal bill of £196,008.
However, Packham’s troubles do not end there. A book has been published in the United States, which claims to be funded partially by some of his BBC colleagues and includes research from High Court staff. This book provides a detailed account of Packham’s conflict with Dominic Wightman, editor of the online magazine Country Squire, and contributor Nigel Bean. It portrays Packham, aged 63, as ‘narcissistic’ and a ‘manipulator’.
The dispute originated from an article by Bean in Country Squire that falsely accused Packham of deceiving people into donating to a tiger rescue charity. Packham was awarded £90,000 in damages. However, his legal action against Paul Read, a pensioner who proofread the article, was dismissed. Consequently, Packham was ordered to pay Read’s legal costs, amounting to nearly £200,000, more than double the damages he received from Wightman and Bean.
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Paul Read, from Yorkshire, expressed relief that the ordeal is over, describing the experience as a ‘pyrrhic victory’ for Packham.
Packham’s legal team stated: ‘Our client was completely vindicated in the court ruling, serving as a strong deterrent against those who seek to maliciously tarnish someone’s reputation simply due to differing opinions.’
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What Other Media Are Saying
- Raptor Persecution UK reports Chris Packham’s High Court defamation victory, with £90,000 damages awarded against Country Squire Magazine editors for malicious allegations and hate campaign.(read more)
- The Guardian reports that naturalist Chris Packham wins a libel claim against Country Squire Magazine, awarded £90,000 damages for defamatory articles accusing him of lying about charity fundraising.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is Chris Packham facing a significant legal bill?
Packham was ordered to pay nearly £200,000 in legal costs after his action against Paul Read was dismissed.
What accusations are made against Chris Packham in the new book published in the US?
The book portrays Packham as ‘narcissistic’ and a ‘manipulator’ and details his conflict with Dominic Wightman.
What was the outcome of Chris Packham’s legal dispute with Country Squire magazine?
Packham was awarded £90,000 in damages for being falsely accused of deceiving people into donating to a tiger rescue charity.
Why did Dylan Mulvaney seek mental health treatment?
Dylan faced backlash after promoting Nike’s women’s sportswear, leading her to seek mental health treatment.
What did Miranda Hart address in her new book?
Miranda discussed her battle with chronic illness, suggesting links between conditions like Long Covid and the brain’s stress response.