Journalist Ben Caspit Sues Channel 14 for Defamation
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Journalist Ben Caspit is suing Channel 14 for NIS 200,000 in a defamation lawsuit over reports he claims falsely accused him regarding bereaved families. The legal action follows a controversy involving his co-host Yinon Magal and a recent decision by Caspit to stop broadcasting with Magal. Channel 14 has not yet responded to the lawsuit.
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- Ben Caspit filed a NIS 200,000 defamation lawsuit against Channel 14 and its website.
- The lawsuit concerns Channel 14's reports about Caspit and co-host Yinon Magal's controversy.
- Caspit claims Channel 14 published false accusations harming his reputation.
- The legal action follows Caspit's decision to stop broadcasting with Magal.
- Magal is not named as a defendant in the lawsuit.
Israeli journalist Ben Caspit has filed a NIS 200,000 defamation lawsuit against Channel 14 and its website, accusing them of publishing false statements that harmed his reputation. The lawsuit, filed with the Herzliya Magistrate's Court, targets six specific publications by the Israeli Israeli Channel Ltd., the licensee of Channel 14, and its online news portal, News 14.
Caspit's legal action stems from publications made by Channel 14 following a controversy involving his radio co-host, Yinon Magal. The channel's reports, which Caspit claims falsely accused him of wrongdoing regarding bereaved families, used headlines such as "Ben Caspit's Hate Campaign Failed." One publication from October 9th, featuring photos of Caspit and Magal, alleged that Caspit's "hate campaign" had failed after Magal met with and apologized to bereaved families.
The lawsuit comes amid a professional rift between Caspit and Magal. Caspit recently announced he would stop broadcasting their joint morning show on 103FM radio, citing Magal's refusal to allow him to speak on air after Caspit referred to Magal as "Netanyahu's servant." Caspit stated that Magal prevented him from continuing to speak after issuing a warning.
While Magal is central to the dispute, he is not named as a defendant in the lawsuit. Channel 14 has not yet issued a response to the legal action.
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