O'Neal wins defamation case appeal

A California appeal court has said actor Ryan O’Neal’s defamation case against a man who accused him of stealing a valuable portrait of his long-time partner Farrah Fawcett should be allowed to continue.

A California appeal court has said actor Ryan O’Neal’s defamation case against a man who accused him of stealing a valuable portrait of his long-time partner Farrah Fawcett should be allowed to continue.

A divided panel of the 2nd District Court of Appeal in Los Angeles said O’Neal, 71, had shown enough potential evidence against Craig Nevius, a one-time collaborator with former Charlie’s Angel Fawcett.

Two justices ruled O’Neal may have enough evidence to show at trial that Mr Nevius’ comments were malicious.

O’Neal sued in July 2011, claiming he was defamed by Mr Nevius’ comments that the actor had stolen a Fawcett portrait created by Andy Warhol.

The painting is the subject of a separate lawsuit between O’Neal and the University of Texas, which claims Fawcett left the artwork to the school after her death in 2009.

more courts articles

Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman

More in this section

British Academy Film Awards 2024 Christopher Nolan and wife Emma Thomas to receive knighthood and damehood
Alessandro Michele Former Gucci designer Alessandro Michele named Valentino creative director
The 88th Academy Awards - Vanity Fair Party - Los Angeles Whoopi Goldberg: Script for Sister Act 3 is in the works
Lifestyle
Newsletter

The best food, health, entertainment and lifestyle content from the Irish Examiner, direct to your inbox.

Sign up
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited