In a dramatic turn of events, the estranged half-sister of Meghan Markle, Samantha Markle, appeared in a Florida court on Wednesday in an attempt to secure a trial in a defamation case against the Duchess.
However, Meghan herself was notably absent from the proceedings.
Samantha alleges that Meghan defamed her during a 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview and a 2022 Netflix series.
According to Samantha, Meghan insinuated that she is an imposter, a deceptive opportunist, and a charlatan in these interviews.
Seeking damages exceeding $75,000, Samantha claims that Meghan’s remarks not only caused her to lose book sales but also inflicted professional and social harm.
Samantha’s lawyer argued that his client, who suffers from multiple sclerosis and relies on a wheelchair, has faced relentless harassment ever since Meghan’s interviews aired, leaving her fearful to even step out of her own home.
On the other hand, Michael Kump, Meghan’s lawyer, vehemently dismissed Samantha’s claims as baseless, asserting that none of Meghan’s statements were libelous.
On Wednesday, November 8th, Samantha appeared before Judge Charlene Honeywell in Tampa, Florida, where arguments were presented by Meghan’s legal team regarding the dismissal of the case.
While the ruling remains pending, it was revealed that Judge Honeywell will issue a written order outlining her final decision in the days or weeks to come.
It is worth noting that in the Florida justice system, there is no set deadline for ruling on a motion.
Meghan’s lawyers attempted to discredit Samantha, branding her as a charlatan, opportunist, and deceiver.
Curiously, Meghan’s legal team referred to Boozy, a controversial figure, and cited his data, despite previously denying any connection between Boozy and Meghan.
This contradiction raises questions about the credibility of Meghan’s lawyers, who were also chastised by the judge for altering words in public statements made by Meghan regarding Samantha.
An apology was subsequently issued to the judge, casting doubt on the lawyers’ integrity.
Such manipulative behavior is a reflection of Meghan’s alleged tendency to rewrite history to suit her own narrative.
The audacity displayed by Meghan’s legal team is staggering.
Changing or tampering with witness statements is not only unethical but also illegal.
One cannot help but wonder if they are deliberately jeopardizing their professional licenses.
Meghan Markle is accused of orchestrating a coordinated effort to attack and tarnish Samantha’s reputation systematically.
Ironically, everything that Boozy falsely accuses Samantha of doing to Meghan seems to be precisely what he, along with Jack Royston, Ellie Hall, and the Sussex squad, did to Samantha in an attempt to halt the sales of her book and subject her to defamation and harassment.
Additional claims from a source on Twitter suggest that Meghan’s lawyers attempted to omit certain words from Meghan’s statements and even denied Archwell’s role as the executive producer of the Netflix docuseries.
However, Meghan’s attorney was forced to apologize to Judge Honeywell after she acknowledged the truth that Meghan is indeed the executive producer.
The upcoming Discovery phase of the trial is expected to shed light on all the malicious and defamatory lies Meghan has allegedly spread.
As we await the judge’s decision, Samantha’s attorney revealed that the previous case took two months to reach a resolution.
Hopefully, this time around, the case will not be dismissed, and Meghan will finally be held accountable for the damaging defamatory lies she has purportedly spread about Samantha.
Throughout this legal battle, Meghan and her lawyers have consistently belittled Samantha, dismissing her claims as frivolous.
However, it appears that Meghan is now facing her own set of problems as the case progresses, much to the satisfaction of Samantha.
Speaking to reporters outside the court, Samantha expressed optimism about the possibility of a trial, stating that the truth will prevail.
“I think the truth stands on its own, so I’m optimistic and thankful that we have a justice system that gives us the chance to present the facts,” she told the U.S. Sun.