The case stems from Meghan’s comments about her half-sister in a 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey and her Netflix documentary, with Samantha arguing they were defamatory.
Samantha’s appeal has sparked mixed reactions, as she appears to have dragged Meghan’s sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, into it, asking the Princess of Wales to appear as a witness.
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Duchess Samantha Markle’s Half-Sister Seeks to Appeal Dismissal of Suit
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follow News WeekSamantha has filed an appeal to overturn Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell’s decision to dismiss her libel suit against Meghan.
Her appeal filing reads, “Notice is hereby given that Plaintiff, Samantha M. Markle, by and through her undersigned attorney, appeals to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit from an Order Granting Defendant, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, the Motion to Dismiss entered by the Honorable Charlene Edwards Honeywell on March 12, 2024.”
Judge Honeywell dismissed the case with prejudice after ruling that Samantha “failed to identify any statements that could support a claim for defamation or defamation by implication.”
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If the case goes to trial for the first time, the Duchess of Sussex will be forced to release documents and personal messages related to it.
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How Meghan Markle Was Accused of Slandering Her Half-Sister
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The claim stems from Meghan’s comments about her half-sister in an interview with Oprah Winfrey and her Netflix documentary.
Speaking of Samantha, Meghan told Winfrey, “I think it’s going to be really hard to tell everything when you don’t know me. And I mean, it’s a very different situation than my dad, isn’t it? When you talk about betrayal, betrayal comes from someone you have a relationship with. Really? I’m not comfortable talking about people I don’t know.”
“But I grew up as an only child, which everyone who grew up around me knew, and I wish I had siblings,” he continued. “I really love having siblings, so I’m really excited to get pregnant so Archie has someone.”
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Samantha argued that Meghan’s statement, among other things, was defamatory, with her lawyer saying it was “insulting, hurtful, and false” because it suggested Samantha was a “stranger, a liar” and a “deceitful fame-seeker with greedy intentions.”
Meanwhile, Meghan’s lawyer argued that it was a mixture of opinion and truth and that Samantha had no right to sue.
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Samantha Markle Wants Kate Middleton as Witness
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Samantha’s appeal seems to come with a plot twist that no one saw coming, as reports suggest she’s dragged Kate Middleton into it.
Dan Wootton took to X (formerly Twitter) to reveal that Samantha wanted Kate, who is currently undergoing “preventive chemotherapy” after cancer cells were found following stomach surgery, to stand as a witness in the court case.
The ace Newscaster wrote, “BREAKING: Samantha Markle today officially filed her appeal in the defamation case against her sister Meghan over [allegedly] untrue comments made on Netflix and Oprah interviews.”
Sam Markle stressed Catherine’s cancer recovery was a priority, saying: “I think it’s important that everyone knows that this is out there by my lawyers before anyone is aware of her health challenges. We want to respect her and her recovery is a priority.” https://t.co/CHeQuqwQt0
— Dan Wootton (@danwootton) April 9, 2024
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“Her lawyer, Peter Ticktin, is planning to ask Catherine to give a witness statement,” added Wootton.
Wootton went further in a follow-up tweet to say, “Sam Markle emphasized Catherine’s cancer recovery is a priority, saying: ‘I think it’s important that everyone knows that this is out there by my lawyers before anyone is aware of her health challenges. We want to respect that. , and his recovery is a priority.'”
Royal Fans Slam Samantha Markle For Dragging Kate Middleton Into Case
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Some fans have taken to X to blast Samantha for dragging the future queen into her legal feud with her half-sister Meghan.
One fan wrote, “No wonder her case isn’t progressing when her lawyer is flailing like a leaky ship! Leave our Catherine out of this.”
Another user said that it was “Pretty mean of Markle to drag the royal family into this. Raglands and Markels… the same. Toxic all of them.”
One fan stated that “Meghan and her family are such a mess. Why doesn’t everyone leave the RF to live in peace? They are so destructive.”
“Samantha has been a professional victim (of running in the family), she’s just a cry baby looking for attention,” one commented.
Another said: “Samantha needs to give up. The more she pursues revenge on Meghan, the sadder she is.”
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Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Show Support For Kate Middleton After Cancer Reveal
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After The Princess of Wales’ announcement, Meghan and Harry released their own statement to show their support for the mother of three.
It read, “We wish health and healing for Kate and family and hope they can do so privately and peacefully.”
It is also understood that the Sussexes have spoken to Kate and William privately during this difficult time.
At the time, sources claimed the couple had no idea about Kate’s stomach surgery and recovery.
“They know everything that’s going on in England but don’t get any details about Kate,” the source told the media. “Clearly there is no trust.”
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