Rebel Wilson testifies in defamation trial over allegations by Charlotte MacInnes
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Updated · Deadline · Apr 28
Rebel Wilson testifies in defamation trial over allegations by Charlotte MacInnes
18 articles · Updated · Deadline · Apr 28
Wilson appeared in Sydney court for the first time in the nine-day trial, denying involvement in smear websites targeting producer Amanda Ghost and rejecting accusations of bullying by MacInnes' barrister.
MacInnes alleges Wilson defamed her by claiming she colluded to cover up inappropriate behaviour by Ghost and participated in creating defamatory websites, with metadata linking Wilson's company.
The dispute centers on a 2023 incident involving MacInnes and Ghost, with Wilson maintaining MacInnes complained to her. The case continues under Justice Elizabeth Raper, while The Deb's U.S. release remains uncertain.
Can Wilson’s 'truth defence' succeed if she is linked to a smear campaign?
Is Rebel Wilson a malicious bully or a whistleblower fighting a corrupt system?
Did Rebel Wilson's PR team orchestrate a secret smear campaign against a producer?
Will digital evidence like texts and metadata decide this celebrity defamation trial?
What secrets from the troubled film set will be exposed during this trial?
How has this bitter legal feud impacted the careers of the three women involved?