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Newton seeks damages after apology
6:30am Friday 16th May 2008
Comments (60)The Bulls have forced an apology and published retraction from the TV Times after they wrongly labelled Terry Newton a drugs cheat - but the fuming hooker is still seeking damages.
In a photo caption, publicising the Millennium Magic weekend, the national weekly magazine said the Great Britain ace had been banned for 20 months after failing a drugs test.
It prompted a furious response from both Newton and Bradford, who each threatened to sue the publication for libel.
The TV Times originally declined to comment but have now admitted the mistake and printed an apology in the current edition.
It reads: "In our 3-9 May issue we published a Look out for piece about Bradford Bulls rugby league player Terry Newton.
"This contained an inaccurate statement to the effect that he had been banned from playing for 20 months having failed a drugs test.
"We wish to make it clear that this was published in error and is completely untrue. We apologise to Mr Newton and to the Bradford Bulls rugby league club."
The Super League giants - who actively support National Tackling Drugs Week, with teen star Sam Burgess out lending his weight to the cause today - accepted the apology and retraction.
However, they are giving an "upset" Newton, 29, their full backing in his bid to win financial compensation.
A club statement read: "Bradford Bulls operates a zero tolerance policy towards the use of banned substances.
"With players including Mr Newton as effective role models, we work hard in the community and with the police to promote healthy, law-abiding lifestyles among young people generally and school children in particular.
"By publishing a full colour photograph of the player in his Bulls playing shirt alongside the wrong and misleading caption, the Bulls' hard-earned reputation for anti-drugs work in the community was potentially damaged.
"Bradford Bulls have accepted the apology and retraction in satisfaction of the club's complaint but continue to support the player in his separate claim for libel."
- The date and time of the Bulls' Carnegie Challenge Cup home quarter-final against Hull FC has finally been set for Sunday, June 1, kicking off at 3.15pm, with the tie televised live on BBC2.
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haitch, Lincolnshire says...
9:10am Fri 16 May 08
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
9:10am Fri 16 May 08
SHAUN, richmond says...
10:04am Fri 16 May 08
Of all people what irony that Newton should seek damages from anyone!!!!
SHAUN, richmond says...
10:04am Fri 16 May 08
Of all people what irony that Newton should seek damages from anyone!!!!
SHAUN, richmond says...
10:04am Fri 16 May 08
Of all people what irony that Newton should seek damages from anyone!!!!
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
10:19am Fri 16 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
10:19am Fri 16 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
10:19am Fri 16 May 08
micksey, wibsey says...
11:35am Fri 16 May 08
micksey, wibsey says...
11:35am Fri 16 May 08
micksey, wibsey says...
11:35am Fri 16 May 08
SHAUN, richmond says...
11:41am Fri 16 May 08
micksey wrote:Yeh right.....Poor poor, Terry!!
Guys people making deeply slanderous comments at you two must seem normal and entirely understandable but try and see that to a guy like Terry it's unexpected and hurtful because it's unjustified. Hence he does right because they'd say it and think nothing of it if they were allowed to.
The blokes a nutter, and just cos he wears a Bulls shirt, doesnt change that!!
Not a bad player though!
SHAUN, richmond says...
11:41am Fri 16 May 08
micksey wrote:Yeh right.....Poor poor, Terry!!
Guys people making deeply slanderous comments at you two must seem normal and entirely understandable but try and see that to a guy like Terry it's unexpected and hurtful because it's unjustified. Hence he does right because they'd say it and think nothing of it if they were allowed to.
The blokes a nutter, and just cos he wears a Bulls shirt, doesnt change that!!
Not a bad player though!
SHAUN, richmond says...
11:41am Fri 16 May 08
micksey wrote:Yeh right.....Poor poor, Terry!!
Guys people making deeply slanderous comments at you two must seem normal and entirely understandable but try and see that to a guy like Terry it's unexpected and hurtful because it's unjustified. Hence he does right because they'd say it and think nothing of it if they were allowed to.
The blokes a nutter, and just cos he wears a Bulls shirt, doesnt change that!!
Not a bad player though!
tyker, midland road says...
1:35pm Fri 16 May 08
In this situation I would say sue but not to expect a lot out of it.
A public apolgy and a few grand: move on and don't let the time wasters of the legal profession get their hands on it.
tyker, midland road says...
1:35pm Fri 16 May 08
In this situation I would say sue but not to expect a lot out of it.
A public apolgy and a few grand: move on and don't let the time wasters of the legal profession get their hands on it.
tyker, midland road says...
1:35pm Fri 16 May 08
In this situation I would say sue but not to expect a lot out of it.
A public apolgy and a few grand: move on and don't let the time wasters of the legal profession get their hands on it.
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
3:25pm Fri 16 May 08
SHAUN wrote:I can see your point but the press must not be allowed to publish untruths about any individual. Your views about Terry Newton have nothing to do with it. It was rather a serious allegation to make and we do after all have laws to protect us from such false accusations. I don't agree with sueing for the sake of it.
Get over it and move on!! all we need is one of our better players wasting time and energy on this stuff!! Of all people what irony that Newton should seek damages from anyone!!!!
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
3:25pm Fri 16 May 08
SHAUN wrote:I can see your point but the press must not be allowed to publish untruths about any individual. Your views about Terry Newton have nothing to do with it. It was rather a serious allegation to make and we do after all have laws to protect us from such false accusations. I don't agree with sueing for the sake of it.
Get over it and move on!! all we need is one of our better players wasting time and energy on this stuff!! Of all people what irony that Newton should seek damages from anyone!!!!
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
3:25pm Fri 16 May 08
SHAUN wrote:I can see your point but the press must not be allowed to publish untruths about any individual. Your views about Terry Newton have nothing to do with it. It was rather a serious allegation to make and we do after all have laws to protect us from such false accusations. I don't agree with sueing for the sake of it.
Get over it and move on!! all we need is one of our better players wasting time and energy on this stuff!! Of all people what irony that Newton should seek damages from anyone!!!!
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
4:11pm Fri 16 May 08
micksey wrote:hurtful.
Guys people making deeply slanderous comments at you two must seem normal and entirely understandable but try and see that to a guy like Terry it's unexpected and hurtful because it's unjustified. Hence he does right because they'd say it and think nothing of it if they were allowed to.
LMAO.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
4:11pm Fri 16 May 08
micksey wrote:hurtful.
Guys people making deeply slanderous comments at you two must seem normal and entirely understandable but try and see that to a guy like Terry it's unexpected and hurtful because it's unjustified. Hence he does right because they'd say it and think nothing of it if they were allowed to.
LMAO.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
4:11pm Fri 16 May 08
micksey wrote:hurtful.
Guys people making deeply slanderous comments at you two must seem normal and entirely understandable but try and see that to a guy like Terry it's unexpected and hurtful because it's unjustified. Hence he does right because they'd say it and think nothing of it if they were allowed to.
LMAO.
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
6:15pm Fri 16 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:Micksey is right LJ in so far as the press have a duty to report issues correctly.If we allow them to say what they like we may all end up regretting it. The media are very powerful and have been allowed free reign for so long that some journalists think they can say what they like. But they are not hiding behind a computer screen and can be found and brought to justice. Thank goodness.
micksey wrote: Guys people making deeply slanderous comments at you two must seem normal and entirely understandable but try and see that to a guy like Terry it's unexpected and hurtful because it's unjustified. Hence he does right because they'd say it and think nothing of it if they were allowed to.hurtful. LMAO.
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
6:15pm Fri 16 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:Micksey is right LJ in so far as the press have a duty to report issues correctly.If we allow them to say what they like we may all end up regretting it. The media are very powerful and have been allowed free reign for so long that some journalists think they can say what they like. But they are not hiding behind a computer screen and can be found and brought to justice. Thank goodness.
micksey wrote: Guys people making deeply slanderous comments at you two must seem normal and entirely understandable but try and see that to a guy like Terry it's unexpected and hurtful because it's unjustified. Hence he does right because they'd say it and think nothing of it if they were allowed to.hurtful. LMAO.
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
6:15pm Fri 16 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:Micksey is right LJ in so far as the press have a duty to report issues correctly.If we allow them to say what they like we may all end up regretting it. The media are very powerful and have been allowed free reign for so long that some journalists think they can say what they like. But they are not hiding behind a computer screen and can be found and brought to justice. Thank goodness.
micksey wrote: Guys people making deeply slanderous comments at you two must seem normal and entirely understandable but try and see that to a guy like Terry it's unexpected and hurtful because it's unjustified. Hence he does right because they'd say it and think nothing of it if they were allowed to.hurtful. LMAO.
Sp00ky, BFD says...
10:03pm Fri 16 May 08
haitch wrote:i agree, i dont believe in this "where theres a blaim theres a claim" society we live in today. However, when it is something as blatent as this, then hell yeah!! i would be all over this myself if it were me.
SHAUN wrote: Get over it and move on!! all we need is one of our better players wasting time and energy on this stuff!! Of all people what irony that Newton should seek damages from anyone!!!!I can see your point but the press must not be allowed to publish untruths about any individual. Your views about Terry Newton have nothing to do with it. It was rather a serious allegation to make and we do after all have laws to protect us from such false accusations. I don't agree with sueing for the sake of it.
And so what if some people look at Tez as trying to make a quick buck. What some idiots need to realise is these guys put their bodies on the line week in week out for us, regardles of how 5hite some d1ck heads think they are playing. This shortens their working life dramatically and can also lead to further problems in later life. Maybe some muppets need to look at the bigger picture instead of looking for another excuse to slate someone!
Sp00ky, BFD says...
10:03pm Fri 16 May 08
haitch wrote:i agree, i dont believe in this "where theres a blaim theres a claim" society we live in today. However, when it is something as blatent as this, then hell yeah!! i would be all over this myself if it were me.
SHAUN wrote: Get over it and move on!! all we need is one of our better players wasting time and energy on this stuff!! Of all people what irony that Newton should seek damages from anyone!!!!I can see your point but the press must not be allowed to publish untruths about any individual. Your views about Terry Newton have nothing to do with it. It was rather a serious allegation to make and we do after all have laws to protect us from such false accusations. I don't agree with sueing for the sake of it.
And so what if some people look at Tez as trying to make a quick buck. What some idiots need to realise is these guys put their bodies on the line week in week out for us, regardles of how 5hite some d1ck heads think they are playing. This shortens their working life dramatically and can also lead to further problems in later life. Maybe some muppets need to look at the bigger picture instead of looking for another excuse to slate someone!
Sp00ky, BFD says...
10:03pm Fri 16 May 08
haitch wrote:i agree, i dont believe in this "where theres a blaim theres a claim" society we live in today. However, when it is something as blatent as this, then hell yeah!! i would be all over this myself if it were me.
SHAUN wrote: Get over it and move on!! all we need is one of our better players wasting time and energy on this stuff!! Of all people what irony that Newton should seek damages from anyone!!!!I can see your point but the press must not be allowed to publish untruths about any individual. Your views about Terry Newton have nothing to do with it. It was rather a serious allegation to make and we do after all have laws to protect us from such false accusations. I don't agree with sueing for the sake of it.
And so what if some people look at Tez as trying to make a quick buck. What some idiots need to realise is these guys put their bodies on the line week in week out for us, regardles of how 5hite some d1ck heads think they are playing. This shortens their working life dramatically and can also lead to further problems in later life. Maybe some muppets need to look at the bigger picture instead of looking for another excuse to slate someone!
Judyjudy, Bradford says...
11:01pm Fri 16 May 08
If we dont insist on press standards of fairness and accuracy then one day it will me/you that are being vilified.
Judyjudy, Bradford says...
11:01pm Fri 16 May 08
If we dont insist on press standards of fairness and accuracy then one day it will me/you that are being vilified.
Judyjudy, Bradford says...
11:01pm Fri 16 May 08
If we dont insist on press standards of fairness and accuracy then one day it will me/you that are being vilified.
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
11:16pm Fri 16 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:Why is he money grabbing. As i said in the original post thug maybe but drugie no. Would you not fight your own corner if it was you LJ or it this above you.
Money Grabber.
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
11:16pm Fri 16 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:Why is he money grabbing. As i said in the original post thug maybe but drugie no. Would you not fight your own corner if it was you LJ or it this above you.
Money Grabber.
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
11:16pm Fri 16 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:Why is he money grabbing. As i said in the original post thug maybe but drugie no. Would you not fight your own corner if it was you LJ or it this above you.
Money Grabber.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
1:34am Sat 17 May 08
drakeman wrote:mate, i've been called everyname under the sun, drugie, thug. homo, wino, hard b@stard, you name it!
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: Money Grabber.Why is he money grabbing. As i said in the original post thug maybe but drugie no. Would you not fight your own corner if it was you LJ or it this above you.
I've even been called a malicious burke and been accused of having no human warmth!
Do yousee me winging about the names though? No.
Racist and agist maybe, but defo not some small time accusation of a drugie though.
I like you Drakester. :)
You're sound!
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
1:34am Sat 17 May 08
drakeman wrote:mate, i've been called everyname under the sun, drugie, thug. homo, wino, hard b@stard, you name it!
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: Money Grabber.Why is he money grabbing. As i said in the original post thug maybe but drugie no. Would you not fight your own corner if it was you LJ or it this above you.
I've even been called a malicious burke and been accused of having no human warmth!
Do yousee me winging about the names though? No.
Racist and agist maybe, but defo not some small time accusation of a drugie though.
I like you Drakester. :)
You're sound!
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
1:34am Sat 17 May 08
drakeman wrote:mate, i've been called everyname under the sun, drugie, thug. homo, wino, hard b@stard, you name it!
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: Money Grabber.Why is he money grabbing. As i said in the original post thug maybe but drugie no. Would you not fight your own corner if it was you LJ or it this above you.
I've even been called a malicious burke and been accused of having no human warmth!
Do yousee me winging about the names though? No.
Racist and agist maybe, but defo not some small time accusation of a drugie though.
I like you Drakester. :)
You're sound!
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
2:26am Sat 17 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:I dunno, but you are bloody hott stuff.
drakeman wrote:mate, i've been called everyname under the sun, drugie, thug. homo, wino, hard b@stard, you name it! I've even been called a malicious burke and been accused of having no human warmth! Do yousee me winging about the names though? No. Racist and agist maybe, but defo not some small time accusation of a drugie though. I like you Drakester. :) You're sound!LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: Money Grabber.Why is he money grabbing. As i said in the original post thug maybe but drugie no. Would you not fight your own corner if it was you LJ or it this above you.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
2:26am Sat 17 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:I dunno, but you are bloody hott stuff.
drakeman wrote:mate, i've been called everyname under the sun, drugie, thug. homo, wino, hard b@stard, you name it! I've even been called a malicious burke and been accused of having no human warmth! Do yousee me winging about the names though? No. Racist and agist maybe, but defo not some small time accusation of a drugie though. I like you Drakester. :) You're sound!LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: Money Grabber.Why is he money grabbing. As i said in the original post thug maybe but drugie no. Would you not fight your own corner if it was you LJ or it this above you.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
2:26am Sat 17 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:I dunno, but you are bloody hott stuff.
drakeman wrote:mate, i've been called everyname under the sun, drugie, thug. homo, wino, hard b@stard, you name it! I've even been called a malicious burke and been accused of having no human warmth! Do yousee me winging about the names though? No. Racist and agist maybe, but defo not some small time accusation of a drugie though. I like you Drakester. :) You're sound!LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: Money Grabber.Why is he money grabbing. As i said in the original post thug maybe but drugie no. Would you not fight your own corner if it was you LJ or it this above you.
futock, Bradford says...
1:47pm Sat 17 May 08
For the Bulls to have their logo alongside this and their sponsors name is just not acceptable and they are right to support Terry's decision to pursue this.
futock, Bradford says...
1:47pm Sat 17 May 08
For the Bulls to have their logo alongside this and their sponsors name is just not acceptable and they are right to support Terry's decision to pursue this.
futock, Bradford says...
1:47pm Sat 17 May 08
For the Bulls to have their logo alongside this and their sponsors name is just not acceptable and they are right to support Terry's decision to pursue this.
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
9:59pm Sat 17 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:But were any of these published in a national mag i doubt it but as with all people they get called names just no publicly like tez
drakeman wrote:mate, i've been called everyname under the sun, drugie, thug. homo, wino, hard b@stard, you name it! I've even been called a malicious burke and been accused of having no human warmth! Do yousee me winging about the names though? No. Racist and agist maybe, but defo not some small time accusation of a drugie though. I like you Drakester. :) You're sound!LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: Money Grabber.Why is he money grabbing. As i said in the original post thug maybe but drugie no. Would you not fight your own corner if it was you LJ or it this above you.
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
9:59pm Sat 17 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:But were any of these published in a national mag i doubt it but as with all people they get called names just no publicly like tez
drakeman wrote:mate, i've been called everyname under the sun, drugie, thug. homo, wino, hard b@stard, you name it! I've even been called a malicious burke and been accused of having no human warmth! Do yousee me winging about the names though? No. Racist and agist maybe, but defo not some small time accusation of a drugie though. I like you Drakester. :) You're sound!LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: Money Grabber.Why is he money grabbing. As i said in the original post thug maybe but drugie no. Would you not fight your own corner if it was you LJ or it this above you.
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
9:59pm Sat 17 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:But were any of these published in a national mag i doubt it but as with all people they get called names just no publicly like tez
drakeman wrote:mate, i've been called everyname under the sun, drugie, thug. homo, wino, hard b@stard, you name it! I've even been called a malicious burke and been accused of having no human warmth! Do yousee me winging about the names though? No. Racist and agist maybe, but defo not some small time accusation of a drugie though. I like you Drakester. :) You're sound!LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: Money Grabber.Why is he money grabbing. As i said in the original post thug maybe but drugie no. Would you not fight your own corner if it was you LJ or it this above you.
tyker, midland road says...
11:42am Sun 18 May 08
Once it is "establsihed" that both the player and the club "condone" drug cheating then its a slippery slope from which recovery cannot be made.
If the club and player do not sue then its open season for all publications and all media to name whom so ever they want at teh club with impunity.
THAT CANNOT BE ALLOWED TO HAPPEN!!
tyker, midland road says...
11:42am Sun 18 May 08
Once it is "establsihed" that both the player and the club "condone" drug cheating then its a slippery slope from which recovery cannot be made.
If the club and player do not sue then its open season for all publications and all media to name whom so ever they want at teh club with impunity.
THAT CANNOT BE ALLOWED TO HAPPEN!!
tyker, midland road says...
11:42am Sun 18 May 08
Once it is "establsihed" that both the player and the club "condone" drug cheating then its a slippery slope from which recovery cannot be made.
If the club and player do not sue then its open season for all publications and all media to name whom so ever they want at teh club with impunity.
THAT CANNOT BE ALLOWED TO HAPPEN!!
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
12:16pm Sun 18 May 08
drakeman wrote:does it matter, they are still accusations?
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:But were any of these published in a national mag i doubt it but as with all people they get called names just no publicly like tezdrakeman wrote:mate, i've been called everyname under the sun, drugie, thug. homo, wino, hard b@stard, you name it! I've even been called a malicious burke and been accused of having no human warmth! Do yousee me winging about the names though? No. Racist and agist maybe, but defo not some small time accusation of a drugie though. I like you Drakester. :) You're sound!LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: Money Grabber.Why is he money grabbing. As i said in the original post thug maybe but drugie no. Would you not fight your own corner if it was you LJ or it this above you.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
12:16pm Sun 18 May 08
drakeman wrote:does it matter, they are still accusations?
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:But were any of these published in a national mag i doubt it but as with all people they get called names just no publicly like tezdrakeman wrote:mate, i've been called everyname under the sun, drugie, thug. homo, wino, hard b@stard, you name it! I've even been called a malicious burke and been accused of having no human warmth! Do yousee me winging about the names though? No. Racist and agist maybe, but defo not some small time accusation of a drugie though. I like you Drakester. :) You're sound!LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: Money Grabber.Why is he money grabbing. As i said in the original post thug maybe but drugie no. Would you not fight your own corner if it was you LJ or it this above you.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
12:16pm Sun 18 May 08
drakeman wrote:does it matter, they are still accusations?
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:But were any of these published in a national mag i doubt it but as with all people they get called names just no publicly like tezdrakeman wrote:mate, i've been called everyname under the sun, drugie, thug. homo, wino, hard b@stard, you name it! I've even been called a malicious burke and been accused of having no human warmth! Do yousee me winging about the names though? No. Racist and agist maybe, but defo not some small time accusation of a drugie though. I like you Drakester. :) You're sound!LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: Money Grabber.Why is he money grabbing. As i said in the original post thug maybe but drugie no. Would you not fight your own corner if it was you LJ or it this above you.
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
5:13pm Sun 18 May 08
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
5:13pm Sun 18 May 08
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
5:13pm Sun 18 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
6:26pm Sun 18 May 08
drakeman wrote:Makes no difference does it, they are still accusations of the same kind.
Not in your case lJ but but terry has his reputation to up hold.
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
9:10am Fri 16 May 08