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Telegraph
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Influencer sues Guardian for defamation in Mumford & Sons review
A Right-wing influencer is suing the Guardian for defamation over its review of a new Mumford & Sons album. Andy Ngo, an American social media influencer and journalist, has filed a High Court claim against Guardian News & Media (GNM) over allegations about his political leanings in a recent article. The 200-word review was published in March in The Observer, when GNM still owned the Sunday title. The Observer was taken over shortly afterwards by news start-up Tortoise Media. The Telegraph is not reproducing the part of the text believed to be allegedly defamatory. The scathing two-star review described Mumford & Sons' latest album Rushmere as 'utterly insipid balladry', adding that the mood was 'self-pitying and self-justifying'. The article referred to the fact that the folk rock band have reverted to being a trio following the departure of guitarist and banjo player Winston Marshall in 2021. Mr Marshall, the son of Sir Paul Marshall, the co-founder of GB News, left the band in a storm of controversy after he praised Mr Ngo's book Unmasked, a critical account of the Left-wing Antifa movement. In a post to Mr Ngo on social media, Mr Marshall wrote: 'Congratulations. Finally had the time to read your important book. You're a brave man.' Following an outcry, Mr Marshall stepped back from the band saying he would 'examine my blind spots', before quitting just weeks later. In a blog post, he wrote: 'The truth is that my commenting on a book that documents the extreme far-Left and their activities is in no way an endorsement of the equally repugnant far-Right. 'The truth is that reporting on extremism at the great risk of endangering oneself is unquestionably brave.' Mr Ngo, who is represented by London-based Patron Law, is a senior editor at The Post Millennial, a Canadian news website. He is an outspoken figure who has garnered controversy for his coverage of Antifa and Muslims. Reposted by Elon Musk The influencer, who lives in the UK, wrote an opinion piece published in the Wall Street Journal in 2018 titled 'A visit to Islamic England'. He has live-streamed coverage of rallies and protests to his 1.6 million followers on X. Mr Ngo's political views and prominence on social media have brought him into contact with Elon Musk, who has reposted the influencer's videos. In 2022, several high-profile Left-wing Twitter accounts were banned after Mr Ngo and other prominent figures urged Mr Musk to take action against the 'large number of Antifa accounts' operating on the site. A Guardian spokesman said: 'This relates to a 190-word review published by the Observer in March.' The lawsuit comes as the Guardian awaits a judgment in a separate defamation claim filed by Kidulthood actor Noel Clarke. Mr Clarke is suing GNM for libel over seven articles and a podcast in which more than 20 women accused him of sexual misconduct. Mr Clarke denies the allegations. GNM is defending its stories, with editor-in-chief Katharine Viner telling the court there was a 'very high public interest' in reporting the claims.
NDTV
12-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Viral Video: New York Protester Mocking Woman Trying To Get To Work Sparks Outrage
A video circulating online shows a Black mother in New York City pleading with a crowd protesting against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) department to let her pass so she could get to work. The protesters had blocked traffic as part of a demonstration on Tuesday. One protester is seen sarcastically mocking the woman, showing no concern for her situation. A journalist at the scene captured the tense moment and questioned the activists: "How do you feel as white people stopping a Black woman from going to work?" The footage has sparked outrage online, with many criticising the protesters for their lack of empathy and disruptive tactics. Watch the video here: New York City — A black woman pleads with leftist rioters to stop blocking traffic so that she can drive to work. The man laughs and mocks her. Video by @sav_says_: — Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) June 11, 2025 The woman repeatedly asked to be let through, but the protestors refused, drawing widespread condemnation for their dismissive attitude and tone-deaf behaviour during the exchange. Anti-ICE protests Huge anti-ICE protests have taken place in many US cities, including New York, Atlanta and Chicago, where demonstrators shouted at and scuffled with security officers. Some protesters climbed onto the Picasso sculpture in Santa Plaza, while others refrained from chanting that estimating remuneration should beer abolished. The officials said on Wednesday that US Marines will join National Guard troops on the streets of Los Angeles within two days. They would have the right to detain anyone who interferes with immigration officers on raids. Meanwhile, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted photos on X of National Guard troops accompanying ICE officers on an immigration raid. Trump administration officials have vowed to redouble the immigration raids in response to the street protests. 📷The California National Guard @TheCalGuard and law enforcement officials protect federal property from demonstrators and rioters in Los Angeles. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (@ICEgov) June 12, 2025 The last time the military was used for direct police action under the Insurrection Act was in 1992, when the California governor at the time asked President George HW Bush to help respond to Los Angeles riots over the acquittal of police officers who beat Black motorist Rodney King.
