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TV doctor Christian Jessen crowdfunds to avoid bankruptcy over Arlene Foster libel ruling
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express.co.ukArlene Foster but has said he’s facing bankruptcy over the ruling.Jessen tweeted false allegations about Northern Ireland’s First Minister having an extra-marital affair.A Belfast High Court judge ruled the tweet from 2019 was “grossly defamatory”.While Foster has said it caused her “upset, distress, embarrassment and humiliation".The celebrity doctor has said he does not have the funds to cover the libel damages with only £20,000 to his name.He has since launched a crowdfunding campaign, appealing to his fans to help him cover the costs.Jessen said: “I’m down to my last £20,000 and that won’t last long.“I don’t have the money so if the crowd-funding doesn’t work, I may have to declare myself bankrupt.“It’s obviously not helped my mental.
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