Meghan Markle’s Sister Samantha Markle Sues Her for £60K Over Defamation Claim
Samantha Markle, the half-sister of Meghan Markle, has reignited her legal battle against the Duchess of Sussex with a new defamation lawsuit seeking £60,000.
The 59-year-old, who shares the same father as Meghan, alleges that her estranged sibling has subjected her to considerable emotional and public distress.
In newly acquired court documents reviewed by The Sun, Samantha Markle asserts that Meghan Markle’s claims about their relationship have caused her substantial harm.
Samantha contends that Meghan’s statements were made with intent and knowledge, exacerbating the damage done.
“Meghan knew what she was doing, and how to do it,” Samantha states in the legal filings.According to Samantha’s lawyers, Meghan has “destroyed Samantha publicly and on a global scale.”
Meghan Markle taken to court for £60,000 over defamation claims by sister
Samantha Markle, the half-sister of Meghan Markle, has reignited her legal battle against the Duchess by filing a new lawsuit for £60,000. The 59-year-old, who shares the same father with Meghan, is alleging that her estranged sister has inflicted considerable emotional distress by asserting that she barely knows Samantha.
In court documents obtained by a private news outlet, Samantha accuses Meghan of deliberate malice, asserting that Meghan “knew exactly what she was doing” and how to execute it. Samantha’s legal team claims that Meghan has publicly demeaned her on an international scale, severely impacting her ability to work and live a normal life.
According to Samantha’s lawyers, the public denigration has made everyday activities, such as shopping for groceries, fraught with harassment. The case has escalated following a previous court ruling by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell in March, which found that Samantha had failed to provide sufficient evidence of defamation at that time.
The recent legal documents also highlight that Meghan’s statements have significantly tarnished Samantha’s personal and professional reputation, subjecting her to “relentless torment online.”