Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted May 14, 2021 Journalists Share Posted May 14, 2021 Racing NSW and Australian Rugby League Commission boss Peter V’landys has lost the defamation case he brought against the ABC over an episode of 7.30 featuring graphic footage of horses being slaughtered at an abattoir in Queensland.Federal Court Justice Michael Wigney said the program may not have portrayed Mr V’landys in a positive light but did not defame him in a judgment handed down on Friday afternoon.The program, aired on October 17, 2019, was titled The Final Race and featured shocking footage of distressed horses being slaughtered at the Meramist Abbatoir, north of Brisbane.A recorded interview with Mr V’landys was juxtaposed with the graphic footage throughout.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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