Former Coronation Street star Qasim Akhtar is set to receive a major payout after suing The Sun for publishing a damaging and false story that falsely accused him of extremist ties and moving to Pakistan to train with weapons. The paper has apologized, admitted the claims were entirely untrue, and agreed to cover his legal costs. Akhtar, who played Zeedan Nazir, said the article destroyed his reputation, caused family distress, and forced him to halt his business. The publisher acknowledged they failed to verify the story or hear his side before publishing — a glaring lapse that underscores the critical need for press accountability when misinformation can devastate lives.
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