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Kiwi billionaire wins massive defamation payout

Christopher Chandler says the money will be given to philanthropic programmes.

Christopher Chandler grew up near Hamilton and did a business and law degree at Auckland University.

Karyn Scherer Fri, 22 Nov 2024

A New Zealand-born billionaire has been awarded almost $14 million in damages after allegations he was involved in Russian espionage and money laundering caused a media and political firestorm in Britain.

The payout to Christopher Chandler is said to be the second-largest defamation verdict ever

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Karyn Scherer Fri, 22 Nov 2024
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