Coleen Rooney And Rebekah Vardy Settle 'Wagatha Christie' Trial

Libel Case Ends With Both Parties Paying Their Own Costs

Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy have settled their libel case, with both parties agreeing to pay their own costs. The case stemmed from a social media post by Rooney in which she accused Vardy of leaking stories about her to the press.

Background to the Case

In October 2019, Rooney posted a message on Twitter and Instagram in which she accused Vardy of leaking stories about her to The Sun newspaper. Rooney said she had carried out a "sting operation" to catch the culprit, and that she had blocked all of her followers apart from Vardy's account. She then posted a series of screenshots that appeared to show Vardy's account viewing her private Instagram stories.

Vardy denied the allegations and said she was considering legal action. In June 2020, she filed a libel lawsuit against Rooney.

The Trial

The trial began on May 10, 2022, and lasted for seven days. Rooney and Vardy both gave evidence, as did a number of other witnesses.

The jury was unable to reach a verdict and the case was adjourned. However, on July 29, 2022, it was announced that the parties had reached a settlement.

Terms of the Settlement

The terms of the settlement are confidential, but it is understood that both parties have agreed to pay their own costs. This means that Rooney will not have to pay Vardy's legal fees, which are estimated to be in the region of £1 million.

Conclusion

The settlement of the "Wagatha Christie" trial brings to an end one of the most high-profile libel cases in recent years. The case has been widely reported in the media and has sparked a debate about the use of social media and the impact of online harassment.