October Spawned a Monster

England’s High Court has granted Morrissey permission to pursue his libel suit against NME for what he claims is a defamatory interview from 2007. Mr Justice Tugendhat stated that Morrissey’s claim is a ‘very serious one’ considering the wide audience that NME’s publication reaches.

Morrissey’s claim against NME began in 2007 after the interview was initially published, and although he’s been criticized for not following up with the suit since 2008, his lawyers have cited that a lack of help from his former management is the cause of the delay.

Although a trial has not been scheduled, it is not likely to take place before next summer.