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Tel Aviv Court Rules Against Journalist Haim Levinson in Defamation Case Filed by Channel 20
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 1 hour ago
What happened
A Tel Aviv court ruled against journalist Haim Levinson in a defamation suit by Channel 20, ordering him to pay 30,000 shekels. Levinson criticized the channel for misrepresenting Israel's prime ministership, called the ruling a free speech violation, and plans to appeal while seeking financial support.
- 01Tel Aviv court ruled against Haim Levinson in a defamation case filed by Channel 20.
- 02Levinson must pay 30,000 shekels in damages and legal fees.
- 03The lawsuit followed Levinson's tweet criticizing Channel 20's portrayal of Netanyahu as prime minister.
- 04Judge rejected Levinson's defense of satire and freedom of expression.
- 05Levinson plans to appeal and requested financial help to cover legal costs.
- 06He described the channel as "ridiculous" and remains committed to the legal battle.
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