V’landys loses defamation case against ABC over racing scandal – Fox Sports

Racing NSW and Australian Rugby League Commission boss Peter Vlandys has lost the defamation case he brought against the ABC over an episode of 7.30 featuring graphic footage of horses being slaughtered at an abattoir in Queensland.Federal Court Justice Michael Wigney said the program may not have portrayed Mr Vlandys in a positive light but did not defame him in a judgment handed down on Friday afternoon.The program, aired on October 17, 2019, was titled The Final Race and featured shocking footage…

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