Charlotte MacInnes plans to appeal her failed Rebel Wilson defamation case. Here's how
Charlotte MacInnes plans to appeal a court decision that dismissed her defamation case against actor Rebel Wilson. The judge ruled that MacInnes failed to prove the social media posts in question caused serious harm.
Why it matters
The case explores the intersection of social media, reputation, and defamation law, setting a precedent for how courts interpret online statements.
A defamation lawyer says there could potentially be a retrial of the failed defamation case against Rebel Wilson. ( ABC News: Abubakr Sajid )
A defamation lawyer says a judge's interpretations of Rebel Wilson's social media posts could be grounds for a retrial or a different verdict.
Charlotte MacInnes's lawyers have announced she plans to appeal the failed defamation case against Ms Wilson.
A notice of intention to appeal has to be filed within 28 days of a Federal Court's judgement.
Link copied Share Share article As lawyers for an actor plan to appeal a failed defamation case outcome against Hollywood star Rebel Wilson, a solicitor says the judge's interpretations could potentially be grounds for a retrial or a different verdict.
Charlotte MacInnes, who starred in Ms Wilson's directorial debut, The Deb, sued her over a series of social media posts she argued damaged her reputation.
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