Associated Newspapers objected to parts of the statement that the author plans to read in open court as part of the settlement of her libel claim
Source: www.theguardian.com
In California, if a plaintiff wants to sue a newspaper (or radio station) for defamation, the plaintiff must first demand a retraction. If no such demand is made, then the plaintiff is limited to special damages (the actual damages that flow from the defamation. Failing to demand a retraction can kill the action, because it is often the case that no actual damages can be shown. If the demand is made, the newspaper can avoid any award for general damages by printing a retraction.
Across the pond, they have a similar process. The newspaper must print an apology, and if it does so, the plaintiff cannot recover any damages unless he, she or it can show that the article was printed with malice.
In the case of JK Rowling, the newspaper printed the apology, but then became upset when it saw what Rowling was going to say in court.
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