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Paul Gascoigne launches libel action against Daily Star Paul Gascoigne launches libel action against Daily Star
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Paul Gascoigne has launched a six-figure legal claim against the Daily Star over a leaked mobile phone video allegedly stolen from his flat.Paul Gascoigne has launched a six-figure legal claim against the Daily Star over a leaked mobile phone video allegedly stolen from his flat.
The former England footballer is suing the tabloid for defamation and invasion of privacy over the video, published in February under the headline: Caught on film: Gazza's descent into booze and drugs madness.The former England footballer is suing the tabloid for defamation and invasion of privacy over the video, published in February under the headline: Caught on film: Gazza's descent into booze and drugs madness.
Gascoigne was shown slumped and talking incoherently in the footage filmed on a camera days before he was flown to the US for emergency intensive care for alcohol addiction.Gascoigne was shown slumped and talking incoherently in the footage filmed on a camera days before he was flown to the US for emergency intensive care for alcohol addiction.
In a lawsuit filed at the high court in London and seen by MediaGuardian, Gascoigne claims the mobile phone footage was stolen from his property and leaked to the Daily Star in a "gross invasion" of his privacy.In a lawsuit filed at the high court in London and seen by MediaGuardian, Gascoigne claims the mobile phone footage was stolen from his property and leaked to the Daily Star in a "gross invasion" of his privacy.
The former Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur and Lazio midfielder is suing the paper for defamation over its claim that he was caught injecting cocaine, an allegation he vehemently denies.The former Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur and Lazio midfielder is suing the paper for defamation over its claim that he was caught injecting cocaine, an allegation he vehemently denies.
"This was a gross invasion of Paul's privacy and he feels very strongly about pressing this claim," said Gascoigne's solicitor, Gerald Shamash, of the law firm Steel & Shamash. "Despite his well-documented problems with alcohol, Paul is entitled to his privacy.""This was a gross invasion of Paul's privacy and he feels very strongly about pressing this claim," said Gascoigne's solicitor, Gerald Shamash, of the law firm Steel & Shamash. "Despite his well-documented problems with alcohol, Paul is entitled to his privacy."
Gascoigne is believed to be seeking close to a six-figure damages payout from the Daily Star publisher, Richard Desmond's Northern & Shell, over the video.Gascoigne is believed to be seeking close to a six-figure damages payout from the Daily Star publisher, Richard Desmond's Northern & Shell, over the video.
Stills from the footage appeared in a double-page spread in the Daily Star on 13 February, when Gascoigne was recovering from intensive care in a clinic in Phoenix, Arizona.Stills from the footage appeared in a double-page spread in the Daily Star on 13 February, when Gascoigne was recovering from intensive care in a clinic in Phoenix, Arizona.
The article claimed the video was filmed by Gascoigne's "former pal", Shane Abbott, 36, and reported that he had "revealed the full horror of addict Gazza's lifestyle to the Daily Star in the hope it will help him face up to his problems".The article claimed the video was filmed by Gascoigne's "former pal", Shane Abbott, 36, and reported that he had "revealed the full horror of addict Gazza's lifestyle to the Daily Star in the hope it will help him face up to his problems".
It added: "Worried Shane captured Gazza's descent into drug and booze hell in a shocking video that he showed him in a bid to make him stop. In the film, Gazza – holed up in his flat – is mumbling, groaning and close to tears."It added: "Worried Shane captured Gazza's descent into drug and booze hell in a shocking video that he showed him in a bid to make him stop. In the film, Gazza – holed up in his flat – is mumbling, groaning and close to tears."
The video was published on the Daily Star website but has since been taken down.The video was published on the Daily Star website but has since been taken down.
Gascoigne's latest battle with alcohol addiction was made public when he appeared unwell and shaking during a charity appearance in Northampton. The former footballer broke down sobbing on stage in front of a room full of fans.Gascoigne's latest battle with alcohol addiction was made public when he appeared unwell and shaking during a charity appearance in Northampton. The former footballer broke down sobbing on stage in front of a room full of fans.
Northern & Shell declined to comment.Northern & Shell declined to comment.
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