Rebel Wilson walked away victorious in a high-stakes defamation trial after being sued by co-star Charlotte MacInnes, who accused her of calling her a liar and sellout over a retracted harassment complaint. The judge ruled Wilson’s social media posts weren’t defamatory, praising her for standing by her values — though not without criticism, as the judge questioned the truthfulness of Wilson’s testimony, calling it self-serving and exaggerated. The judge also cast doubt on the credibility of all three key witnesses, underscoring the messy, unpredictable nature of defamation cases. While Wilson celebrated the win, legal experts note the case’s broader implications for “serious harm” thresholds, and MacInnes plans to appeal — meaning this drama isn’t done yet.

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