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Actor Geoffrey Rush wins record defamation payout

Australian actor Geoffrey Rush has been awarded a A$2.8m defamation payment against a News Corp tabloid, the largest defamation payout in Australian history, after it accused him in reports of inappropriate behaviour.
World • 23 May 19

Actor Rush wins defamation case in Australia

Academy Award winning actor Geoffrey Rush has won a defamation case against an Australian newspaper over reports that he behaved in an inappropriate sexual way to an actress.
World • 11 Apr 19

Geoffrey Rush facing fresh behaviour allegations

Academy award-winner Geoffrey Rush is facing fresh allegations of inappropriate behaviour by an actress, amid his defamation battle with an Australian newspaper over separate claims.
World • 17 Dec 18

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