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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Jim Waterson Media editor

Rebekah Vardy’s bid to sell story about drink-driving player failed, court hears

Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy
The libel case hinges on whether Coleen Rooney, left, can prove Rebekah Vardy leaked private information to the Sun. Composite: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters, Michael Zemanek/Rex

Rebekah Vardy attempted to sell a story about the arrest of footballer Danny Drinkwater to the Sun newspaper – only to be turned down because the tabloid had already been leaked the story by an individual at the police station, the high court has heard.

The claim emerged as part of Vardy’s ongoing “Wagatha Christie” libel battle against fellow footballer’s wife Coleen Rooney, who publicly accused Vardy of leaking her private information to the tabloid.

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