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2 Dec 2008
Mother loses 'Ugly' libel trial
Misery memoir jury rejects claim
The barrister and part-time judge Constance Briscoe, has successfully defended a libel claim brought by her mother in respect of her misery memoir "Ugly".
In the book Ms Briscoe accused her mother, the claimant Carmen Briscoe-Mitchell, of abuse and neglect. Ms Briscoe-Mitchell sued both Ms Briscoe and the publishers calling the allegations "a piece of fiction".
Following a 10 day trial, the jury returned an unanimous verdict in favour of Ms Briscoe.
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- Constance Briscoe wins Ugly libel case - The Guardian
- Mother loses libel battle against 'Ugly' daughter - The Times
- Ugly tale of triumph over trials - BBC