Summary
Richard Taylor, a university academic, received a financial compensation after a court found that a film portrayed him in a negative way. The film "The Lost King," which concerns the discovery of King Richard III's remains, misrepresented Mr. Taylor, leading to a settlement before the case went to trial.
Key Facts
- Richard Taylor was depicted in a derogatory manner in the film "The Lost King."
- The film will be changed to remove defamatory content.
- The film revolves around the 2012 discovery of King Richard III's remains under a car park in Leicester.
- Mr. Taylor sued Steve Coogan, who wrote the film, and the production companies involved.
- The High Court found the portrayal of Mr. Taylor as misrepresenting facts could be defamatory.
- The case was settled before it reached trial, providing Mr. Taylor with compensation.
- Legal experts stated the case serves as a warning against misrepresentation in media labeled as true accounts.
