Piers Morgan Earl Spencer Lawsuit

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Analysis

How it changed

1. 22 Sep

   Earl Spencer has apologised to Piers Morgan over a factual error in his new book about Diana, Princess of Wales.

   4 outlets · BBC
2. 23 Sep

   'But I am pursuing legal action against him and his publisher Penguin to have the lies removed, and damages paid to the King's Trust.'

   2 outlets · Daily Mail

Coverage 8 articles

• 23 Sep Earl Spencer’s apology isn’t enough, says Piers MorganPiers Morgan is threatening legal action against Earl Spencer and publisher Penguin Books over factual inaccuracies in Spencer's new memoir, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister." Although Spencer apologized for incorrectly stating that Morgan was the editor of Britain’s Daily Mirror when certain photos were published, Morgan claims other parts of the book are defamatory and untrue. The memoir has sparked controversy with…Sydney Morning Herald
• 23 Sep Earl Spencer apologises to Piers Morgan over 'incorrect' statements in his new bookEarl Spencer has apologized to Piers Morgan for incorrect statements about a phone call regarding Diana’s funeral in Spencer's new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister." Morgan threatened legal action against Spencer over alleged fabrications and inaccuracies in the book, which claims Morgan was surly when told he wasn’t invited to Diana’s funeral. The article highlights the dispute over photographs of Princess Diana…Daily Mail
• 22 Sep Diana's brother 'sorry' for factual error amid calls to 'pulp' new bookCharles Spencer, Princess Diana's brother, apologized for a factual error regarding dates involving Piers Morgan in his new book but maintains other claims against Morgan are true. Morgan has threatened legal action if the book remains on sale with the incorrect information and demands its removal from stores. Despite calls to "pulp" the book due to inaccuracies, Spencer insists he will not recall it, stating that…ABC News (AU)
• 22 Sep Earl Spencer apologises to Piers Morgan over ‘incorrect assumption’Earl Spencer has issued a public apology to Piers Morgan for incorrectly stating in his new book that Morgan was behind the publication of intrusive photos of Princess Diana while she worked out at a gym in the mid-1990s. Morgan, who had threatened legal action over what he called “fabricated inaccuracies” and “brazen falsity,” clarified on YouTube that he joined the Daily Mirror nearly two years after these…The Guardian
• 22 Sep Earl Spencer apologises to Piers Morgan over factual error in Diana bookEarl Spencer has issued an apology to Piers Morgan after incorrectly stating in his book that Morgan was the editor of the Daily Mirror when intrusive photographs of Princess Diana were published. Earl Spencer acknowledged that his assumption about Morgan's role at the time was incorrect and expressed regret for the error. Penguin, the publisher of Earl Spencer’s book, plans to amend this factual mistake in future…BBC
• 22 Sep Earl Spencer apologises over Diana book error but Piers Morgan still vows to sueEarl Spencer issued an apology after publishing incorrect information in his new book about Princess Diana’s funeral, specifically regarding Piers Morgan's involvement and reaction to being uninvited from the ceremony. Morgan plans to sue Earl Spencer and Penguin Books for defamation, stating that Spencer falsely portrayed him as surly during a phone call about the funeral two years after Morgan had actually started…Evening Standard
• 22 Sep Piers Morgan threatens to sue Earl Spencer over book’s ‘fabricated inaccuracies’Piers Morgan announced on his YouTube show that he plans to sue Earl Spencer over alleged inaccuracies in Spencer's new book about Princess Diana. The book contains claims about the King’s reaction to Diana’s death and mentions an incident where editors of British tabloids were uninvited from Diana’s funeral, which Morgan denies ever happening. Morgan also disputes Spencer’s account of a legal battle between Diana…Evening Standard
• 22 Sep Piers Morgan threatens to sue Earl Spencer over book’s ‘fabricated inaccuracies’Piers Morgan has threatened legal action against Earl Spencer over alleged inaccuracies in Spencer's book about Princess Diana. The book, titled "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," includes claims that the King sounded happy after Diana’s death and criticizes Morgan for his coverage of her life. In response to these allegations, Morgan asserts on his YouTube show that the book contains fabricated details, particularly…Evening Standard

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