IRELAND
The Irish Independent
Wednesday May 16 2012
A THIRD cleric is taking legal action against RTE claiming serious defamation as the fallout from the ‘Mission to Prey’ programme continues.
The Irish Independent has learned that papers were lodged earlier this week at the High Court by Kenyan Bishop Philip Sulumeti.
It was the first step in a defamation case which, if successful, will add to the seven-figure bill which RTE — and the taxpayer — is already facing as a result of the one-hour ‘Prime Time Investigates’ programme.
The bishop is seeking damages from the state broadcaster as a result of his inclusion and portrayal in the programme.
It is understood that he will argue that his good name was damaged by including his reference supporting Fr Kevin Reynolds’ character alongside statements of Fr Reynolds’ supposed guilt.
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