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Barry George wins libel damages Barry George in newspaper payout
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Barry George has won substantial damages over claims he was stalking women and articles suggesting he murdered Jill Dando. Barry George has accepted "substantial" damages over claims he was stalking women and articles suggesting he murdered Jill Dando.
He won the damages, at the High Court, against News Group Newspapers, which owns The Sun and The News of the World. He accepted the undisclosed amount at the High Court, against News Group Newspapers, owner of The Sun and The News of the World.
Afterwards Mr George said he was "pleased" the matter had been settled.
Mr George was cleared in August 2008 of murdering the BBC television presenter who was shot dead in April 1999.Mr George was cleared in August 2008 of murdering the BBC television presenter who was shot dead in April 1999.
The exact amount of damages awarded has not been disclosed. Following Wednesday's brief hearing, Mr George said: "I am pleased that the matter between myself and News Group Newspapers has been amicably settled following a successful mediation without the need for litigation."