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Elton John sues The Times for libel

Sir Elton John is suing The Times for libel over articles that he says falsely linked him to a controversial tax avoidance scheme.He believes that he was defamed in an article, published on 21 June, in which the The Times said it was revealing "the secrets of tax avoiders". It was headlined: "How movie millions are moved offshore."The singer was said to have been advised in tax avoidance by his accountant, Patrick McKenna, but the day after the story appeared The Times published a correction in ...

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13:47 on August 8 2012

Elton John sues The Times for libel

Guardian Music — Sir Elton John is suing The Times for libel over articles that he says falsely linked him to a controversial tax avoidance scheme.He believes that he was defamed in an ar... more info

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02:07 on August 10 2012

Elton John Suing The London Times

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18:03 on August 7 2012

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ContactMusic — Sir Elton John is suing editors at British newspaper The Times for libel over allegations of tax avoidance Legal papers obtained by the Bbc claim a June 12 article implie... more info

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02:00 on August 10 2012

Elton John Calls LIES On London Times & Sues!

Perez Hilton — Oh dear. Sir Elton John is NOT a happy campy camper, and for once it's not because of Madonna's T&A! The legendary performer is suing the London Times for libel, claiming... more info

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