Judge dismisses defamation case against Rebel Wilson | ABC News

Hollywood actor and director Rebel Wilson has been cleared of defamation against the lead actor on her film The Deb.

Charlotte MacInnes sued Ms Wilson in the Federal Court over a series of social media posts, which accused the young actor of recanting a complaint of sexual assault to further her own career.

Ms MacInnes, represented by barrister Sue Chrysanthou SC, denied making the complaint, and was seeking general and aggravated damages, and damages for breach of confidence.

In handing down her judgement, Justice Elizabeth Raper said Ms MacInnes had failed to establish that the matter caused, or was likely to cause, serious harm.

Justice Raper ordered Ms MacInnes's application be dismissed and that she pay Ms Wilson's legal costs.

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