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Why Was Qasim Akhtar Falsely Accused of Training With Guns? The Sun Ordered To Pay Damages to 'Coronation Street' Star

Former 'Coronation Street' star Qasim Akhtar has forgiven The Sun for its false allegations (Credit: YouTube/Coronation Street)

Former 'Coronation Street' actor Qasim Akhtar has won a defamation case against The Sun after the newspaper admitted in the High Court that it had falsely linked him to Islamic extremism and firearms training.

The paper has now issued an unreserved apology, agreed to pay substantial damages and legal costs, and confirmed it will not repeat the allegations.

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