Meghan Markle Wins Defamation Case Against Half-Sister Samantha

Recent reports confirm that Meghan Markle has won the defamation case against her half-sister, Samantha Markle, marking a significant legal victory for the Duchess of Sussex.

Samantha Markle accused Meghan of spreading damaging lies during interviews with Oprah Winfrey and on the Netflix show “Harry and Meghan.” However, US District Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell ruled in Meghan’s favour, stating that Samantha failed to provide evidence to support her defamation claims.

This latest decision, published on Tuesday, firmly closes the door on any future attempts to pursue legal action against Meghan. Despite Samantha’s repeated efforts to amend her complaint, seeking $75,000 in damages, the court found no basis for defamation.

One of the critical points of contention was Meghan’s statement during the Oprah interview, where she described herself as growing up as an only child, implying a distant relationship with Samantha. This conflicted with Samantha’s portrayal of their relationship in her book, “The Diary of Princess Pushy’s Sister Part 1.”

Additionally, Samantha alleged defamation based on information revealed in Meghan’s biography, “Finding Freedom,” which she claimed tarnished their father’s reputation to bolster a false narrative.

While Samantha’s attorneys have not yet commented on the ruling, whether she will pursue an appeal remains uncertain. This marks the end of a legal saga that began with Samantha’s initial filing of a defamation lawsuit in March 2022.

Judge Honeywell’s ruling, dismissing Samantha’s case with prejudice, means she is barred from reattempting the claim in court. This final judgment brings closure to the legal dispute between Meghan Markle and her half-sister.