In a dramatic turn of events, Meghan Markle’s estranged half-sister, Samantha Markle, appeared in court in Florida on Wednesday in her libel case against the Duchess.

Samantha alleges that Meghan defamed her in both the 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview and the 2022 Netflix series.

She claims that Meghan implied she was an imposter, a scam opportunist, and a charlatan during these interviews.

Seeking damages exceeding $75,000, Samantha asserts that Meghan’s comments have caused her to suffer professional and social harm, resulting in lost book sales and damaged associations.

Samantha’s lawyer argued that his client, who suffers from multiple sclerosis and relies on a wheelchair, has faced harassment ever since Meghan’s interview aired.

He claimed that Samantha is now afraid to leave her own home.

However, Meghan’s lawyer countered these allegations, stating that Samantha’s case is baseless and that none of Meghan’s statements were lies.

The court proceedings took place in Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, November 8, with Judge Charlene Honeywell presiding over the arguments presented by former Royal attorneys regarding the dismissal of the case.

The judge’s ruling is expected to be issued in the coming days or weeks, as there is no specific deadline for deciding such motions within the Florida judicial system.

Meghan’s lawyers vehemently defended their client, labeling Samantha as a charlatan, opportunist, and fraud.

They presented evidence to support their claim that Samantha has no connection to Meghan, despite Archie, Meghan’s son, explicitly stating otherwise and sharing his data.

However, it was revealed that Meghan’s former lawyer is facing reprimand from the judge for altering Meghan’s public statements about Samantha and will be required to apologize.

Meghan’s tactics were also called into question, with accusations of rewriting history and manipulating words to suit her narrative.

Such actions are not only unethical but also illegal, potentially jeopardizing her lawyer’s license.

It was alleged that Meghan utilized a coordinated group and system to attack and destroy Samantha’s reputation, mirroring the tactics employed by Jack runs Elio Hall and the Sussexes to defame and harass Samantha in order to boost book sales.

Furthermore, Meghan’s lawyers attempted to omit words from Meghan’s statement and deny Archwell’s involvement as an executive producer of the Netflix series.

However, they were compelled to apologize to Judge Honeywell, who will acknowledge Meghan’s role as the executive producer.

The judge’s decision is now eagerly awaited, with Samantha’s lawyer noting that the process typically takes around two months.

Hopefully, the case will not be dismissed, and Meghan will finally be held accountable for the hurtful and defamatory lies that have caused immense damage to Samantha over the years.

Throughout this legal battle, Meghan and her attorneys have displayed rudeness towards Samantha, often belittling her for pursuing legal action.

However, it seems that Meghan’s confidence may be shaken now that the case is progressing.

Samantha expressed her optimism and gratitude for the justice system, stating, “I think the truth stands on its own.

I’m optimistic and grateful that we have a justice system that allows us the opportunity to present the truth.”

In an interview with FOX 13, Samantha clarified that while she and Meghan may not have been close as children, people naturally change over time due to various factors such as gender and life experiences.

She emphasized that this does not alter the reality of their relationship.

As the court proceedings continue, the truth behind Meghan’s alleged defamatory lies will eventually come to light.

For now, all eyes are on the judge’s impending decision, which will determine the outcome of this high-profile case.