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Aluko said she faced threats of violence and abuse on social media after Barton posted twice on social media site X in January 2024, posts a judge has ruled were defamatory.

The arbitrator found in favour of the firm and Musk, dismissing her claims, due to California's statute of limitations - meaning too much time had passed since the alleged defamatory statements were made.

But Mr Bridgen said he believed the comments intended to cause "grievous harm" to his reputation and were "seriously defamatory and untrue".

High Court judge Mr Justice Lavender ruled Barton's comments were mainly statements of opinion, but were defamatory by meaning or innuendo.

The broadcaster said she faced threats of violence and abuse on social media after Barton posted twice on social media site, X, in January 2024, which a judge has ruled were defamatory.