Charlotte Simkin Denies Misunderstanding Rebel Wilson
Charlotte McInnes has given evidence in a high-stakes defamation case against Ms. Wilson. McInnes alleges she was defamed on social media regarding claims that she was sexually harassed by film producer Amanda Ghost. The case involves allegations that Wilson retracted claims to further her career. During cross-examination, barrister Sue Crusanto, SC, questioned Ms. Wilson regarding the mistreatment of women on the set of the film 'Thank You'. Wilson returned to the witness box for a second day of cross-examination at the federal court. During questioning by barrister Sue Crisantu, Wilson denied claims that McInnes fabricated stories to create division between the lead actor and producer. Producer Charlotte McKinnon took the stand on the final day of a defamation trial in Sydney. The posts reportedly suggested McKinnon recanted a sexual harassment complaint to advance her career.
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“Wilson has given evidence in this high-stakes defamation case case against her. Charlotte McInnes, as you said, has brought on this case against Ms. Wilson.”
“Ms. Wilson said, if anything, I think it would have angered Ms. Ghost and made her retaliation worse against me. And so this was a big day in this case today with Rebell Wilson giving evidence.”
“Ms. McInnes claims she was defamed by Ms. Wilson in social media posts that suggested she was a liar who retracted a sexual harassment complaint against the film's producer in order to further her career.”
“producer has taken the stand on the final day of the Rebel Wilson defamation case in Sydney. Charlotte McKinnon's alleges Rebel Wilson defamed her in social media posts”
“In a text message exchange, tended to the court, Ms Wilson wrote, I 100% did not misunderstand what Charlotte said to me. And in an email between Ms Simkin and Amanda Ghost, Ms Simkin wrote that Charlotte is walking back the statement she made to Rebel and I feel there is some fudging being done by Charlotte.”
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