Manchester Bombing Survivors Win Harassment Case

Martin Hibbert and his daughter Eve, survivors of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, successfully sued conspiracy theorist Richard Hall for harassment after he claimed the attack was staged and filmed them outside their home. The court found Hall's actions, including publishing videos and a book promoting false narratives about the bombing, amounted to a reckless abuse of media freedom. Justice Karen Steyn emphasized that the Hibberts' injuries were genuine, with Martin left paralyzed and Eve suffering severe brain damage. This case parallels the defamation lawsuits against Alex Jones regarding the Sandy Hook shooting, highlighting the legal consequences of spreading harmful conspiracy theories. The judgment aims to protect victims from similar harassment and misinformation in the future. Martin Hibbert expressed hope that the ruling would lead to broader changes in how such allegations are treated.