Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi wins libel action in UK
By Tigrai Online
July 29 2011
An Ethiopian-born billionaire has won £175,000 in libel damages over allegations he had hunted his daughter down so she could be stoned to death.
Mohammed Hussein Al-Amoudi was born in Ethiopia, but now spends his time at homes in central London, Surrey and Saudi Arabia.
The article was published on the online news website Ethiopian Review.
Judge Richard Parkes QC said it was difficult to imagine more serious allegations.
The site's publisher and editor-in-chief, Elias Kifle, had denied liability.
The judge said that instead of apologising Mr Kifle had repeated the libel and abused Mr al-Amoudi and his lawyers.
The High Court in London heard Mr Kifle's response to the initial complaint was: "Here is my formal statement: Screw yourself".
Source BBC Read More
Sponsored Links
More Videos
AMORA, a documentary of unmatched bravery and heroism
Ethiopia the Secret Holy Land of the world
Sponsored Links