Meghan Markle is set to go to trial after her sister, Samantha, accused her of defamation in the explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Date Set for Sister Showdown
A trial date has been scheduled for the highly anticipated "sister showdown," with Samantha seeking £61,200 ($75,000) in damages.
Allegations of Defamation and Falsehoods
Samantha filed a lawsuit in 2021, claiming that Meghan defamed her and spread injurious falsehoods. This includes Meghan's statement that she grew up as an only child, despite Samantha's existence.
Case Thrown Out and Resurrected
The case was initially dismissed in March but was later amended and brought back to court.
Trial Date Set for November 2024
A judge has scheduled a trial date for November 2024, with in-person meetings planned before the trial. However, as it is a civil case, Meghan is not required to appear in court.
Claims of False and Malicious Statements
Samantha alleges that Meghan made false and malicious statements about her during the Oprah interview, which was watched by approximately 50 million people in 17 countries.
Accusations of Orchestrated Defamation
Samantha's claim states that Meghan disseminated lies and orchestrated a campaign to defame and destroy Samantha and their father's reputation. This allegedly resulted in worldwide humiliation and hatred towards Samantha.
A Fractured Relationship
The lawsuit highlights the deteriorating relationship between Meghan and Samantha, which allegedly began when Meghan started dating Prince Harry. Samantha claims Meghan became hostile towards her and their father.
Photographic Evidence Contradicts Meghan's Claims
Samantha disputes Meghan's statement that she doesn't know her and was an only child. She points to photographs spanning their lives together as evidence of their relationship.
Dispute Over Name Change
Meghan also suggested that Samantha changed her surname back to Markle to capitalize on the family's fame. Samantha refutes this claim and provides her college diploma, which displays her name as "Samantha M. Markle."
Source: The Sun
