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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Barney Davis

Jeremy Vine says Joey Barton agreeing to £75,000 in damages not enough to settle defamation claim

Kirsty O’Connor/PA

Joey Barton has apologised to Jeremy Vine and agreed to pay the broadcaster £75,000 to settle a defamation claim over posts on social media.

The ex-footballer made an apology to the Channel 5 presenter on Twitter/X where he admitted he did not believe Mr Vine had a “sexual interest in children” after labelling him a “big bike nonce” and a “pedo defender”.

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