Antonis Georgiou successfully defended his client in a defamation case by effectively arguing the fair comment defense. The court ruled that the published statements were protected as expressions of opinion based on factual matters that were of public interest. Antonis Georgiou's legal strategy emphasized that the comments made were made in good faith, without malice, and were based on matters of public concern. This decision reinforced the importance of the fair comment defense in defamation cases, ensuring that his client’s reputation was protected from unwarranted claims.
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