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Miklos Bolza

SHOCKING: Latham turned down 20k offer to avoid defamation case - What They Never Told You

Mark Latham is being sued for defamation over a social media post about NSW MP Alex Greenwich. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Controversial politician Mark Latham did not hand over $20,000 to avoid an independent MP's lawsuit over an explicit tweet, instead saying he would strenuously defend any defamation claims against him.

In a settlement offer made in April 2023, Alex Greenwich said he would not resort to litigation if the then NSW One Nation leader paid the money and issued a public apology.

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