Noel Clarke is suing The Guardian for £10million in damages over what he calls “false” reviews of alleged sexual harassment.

In an exposé revealed by The Guardian in April 2021, the Bulletproof actor was accused by 20 girls of a wide range of wrongdoings together with bullying, sexual harassment and undesirable sexual contact.

Clarke then sued BAFTA for defamation following its resolution to droop his membership after the allegations, earlier than dropping the lawsuit final 12 months.

Now, a defamation go well with has been filed by Clarke at London’s Excessive Courtroom towards The Guardian, searching for damages for monetary and reputational harm.

The go well with says that “the influence on him financially has been devastating” and that he has “not had one single work contract” because the allegations have been made.

The itemised damages embody £250,000 for authorized charges concerning the allegations made within the Guardian piece, whereas he’s additionally claiming aggravated damages for what’s described by his legal professionals because the “relentless, focused, vicious and protracted nature of the wholly unjustified defamatory marketing campaign” towards him by The Guardian.

The listening to has now been delayed till October or November this 12 months attributable to Clarke wishing to nominate new solicitors.

In response, Guardian Information & Media stated in a press release: “The Guardian‘s investigation was deeply reported and researched, counting on the testimony of 20 girls, all of whom knew Noel Clarke in knowledgeable capability. We stand by our reporting and will likely be robustly defending our journalism.”

After the information of the allegations surfaced, ITV made the choice to drag the finale of Clarke’s Viewpoint. Sky, in the meantime, dropped Clarke and suspended manufacturing on the brand new season of Bulletproof till additional discover.

For assist, recommendation or extra data concerning sexual harassment, assault and rape within the UK, go to the Rape Disaster charity web site. Within the US, go to RAINN.