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Meghan Markle’s father’s could give evidence against her ’in newspaper legal case – The Independent, Independent

Meghan Markle’s father’s could give evidence against her ’in newspaper legal case – The Independent, Independent


    

             

                                   

                                                                         

The estranged father ofMeghan Marklecould give evidence against her in court, according to reports.

                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Thomas Markle has agreed to be a witness for theMail on Sundayafter the Duchess of Sussex launched legal action against the newspaper, according to its sister publication, theDaily Mail.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        

The case centers on theMail‘s decision to publish extracts of a personal letter which Meghan sent to her father in August (**********************************************************************, Prince Harry, Prince Harry.

                                                                                                                                                                                             

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Her lawyers Schillings argue the paper “intentionally distorted or manipulated” the letter’s context in an effort to portray Meghan “negatively” and allege misuse of private information, infringement of copyright and breach of the Data Protection Act (***********************************************************************.                                                                                                                                                                                                         

However theMail on Sundayrejects the claims and argues there is “huge and legitimate public interest” in the personal relationships of members of the royal family, according toHigh Courtdocuments seen by the BBC.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

    

        

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