Former deputy premier John Barilaro settles defamation suit against YouTube comedian – ABC News

Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro has settled a defamation case against YouTube comedian Jordan Shanks.Key points:Jordan Shanks has apologised to Mr Barilaro for any hurt caused but no damages will be paidThe videos will be edited but will remain onlineFriendlyjordies will be liable for $100,000 in legal costs for two related applications No damages will be paid to Mr Barilaro but Mr Shanks has agreed to edit two social media videos to remove content that Mr Barilaro claimed was “offensive”.  Mr Barilaro was suing Mr Shanks, better known as friendlyjordies, in the Federal Court over a series of videos published last year.Mr Shanks’s barrister, Matt Collins QC, today read out a statement on behalf of his client after the court heard the matter had been settled out of court.”Freedom of expression for political communication is important, but Mr Shanks accepts that some of the videos posted were offensive to Mr Barilaro,” he said.”Mr Shanks understands that Mr Barilaro has been hurt and apologises to him for that hurt.” Jordan Shanks apologised to Mr Barilaro as part of the settlement.(YouTube: Friendlyjordies)In a statement posted on social media, Mr Shanks’s solicitor, Mark Davis, said the case went “to the heart of he citizen’s right to criticise, scrutinise…
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