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On Friday it won its quote to have parts of Meghan’s claim struck out.
Judge Mr Justice Warby agreed and on Friday struck out parts of Meghan’s claim, including her allegations the publisher acted “dishonestly” by leaving out particular parts of the letter.
He also dismissed Meghan’s accusations that the publisher deliberately “dug up” issues in between Meghan and her dad, and that it had an “program” of releasing intrusive or offensive stories about her.
What does the judgment suggest?
This is a very good day for Associated Newspapers and a really bad one for the Duchess of Sussex and her legal group.
It is nevertheless, an early skirmish in what is looking like a long, pricey and brutal legal fight.
The duchess has actually had parts of her claim for inv