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Hooton’s Apology Faces Legal Test | Auckland News
Political commentator Matthew Hooton is fighting to have a defamation case against former National Party leader Don Brash tossed out by the Court of Appeal, arguing his subsequent apology settles the matter. The dispute centers on explosive podcast comments Hooton made in August 2024 calling Brash a “fundamentally bad person” and accusing his group of being “profoundly dishonest.” Brash seeks $750,000 in damages, claiming the remarks damaged his reputation. Hooton’s legal team says the apology, nearly identical to the allegations, and the small audience make trial unnecessary. But Brash’s…
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