Judge Rules Coleen Rooney Lawyers Did No Misconduct

Tyler Abbott was acquitted of domestic battery charges by a Coles County Jury after a previous ruling was reversed, highlighting a conflict of interest involving his defense attorney, who is the mother of the prosecuting attorney. The court's decision raises questions about the integrity of the plea agreement process, as the defendant was unaware of the familial relationship between his attorney and the prosecutor. In a separate legal matter, a judge ruled that Coleen Rooney's legal team did not commit misconduct during the 'Wagatha Christie' trial against Rebekah Vardy. The dispute centered on accusations that Rooney's lawyers had deliberately understated their legal costs to undermine Vardy’s claims. Senior Costs Judge Andrew Gordon-Saker acknowledged a lack of transparency but determined it was not sufficient to classify as misconduct, allowing Vardy to remain liable for a significant portion of Rooney’s costs. This ruling follows the 2022 High Court decision that found Rooney's claims against Vardy were 'substantially true'.