London, Ont., doctor Tarek Loubani is suing Rebel News owner Ezra Levant for defamation, alleging a Tweet and article has harmed his reputation.
London, Ont., doctor files defamation suit against Rebel Media owner over social media post | CBC News LoadedA London, Ont., doctor who does humanitarian work in Gaza is suing the owner of Rebel News for defamation, alleging a post on X and a related article harm his reputation. Ezra Levant told CBC News the suit is an attempt to silence him and he'll defend against it.
In the Nov. 16 post on X, formerly Twitter, political commentator Ezra Levant called Dr. Tarek Loubani a "long-time Hamas activist who operates out of Ontario." "As of January 17, 2024, Levant's November 16, 2023 X post has been viewed at least 32,200 times, reposted 321 times, shared with accompanying commentary at least nine times, liked 541 times, bookmarked 12 times, and replied to 26 times," says the lawsuit filed in Superior Court in London.
column have harmed and will continue to harm Loubani's reputation, the documents allege, adding Levant "displayed a callous and wanton disregard for Dr. Loubani's rights" and increased his humiliation and anxiety.
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