A Norwegian princess and her husband have filed a defamation lawsuit in Los Angeles, accusing former close associates—including ex-partners, business contacts, and a family member—of orchestrating a deliberate campaign of public attacks. The legal action alleges these individuals abused their once-privileged access to launch a "calculated betrayal," turning personal and professional relationships against them. Court filings describe the actions as a coordinated effort to damage their reputations. The case highlights tensions within their inner circle over alleged misuse of trust.


Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett launch defamation lawsuit in Los Angeles, claiming ‘coordinated series of devastating public attacks’The Norwegian princess Märtha Louise and her husband, the American businessman Durek Verrett, are suing several former members of their inner circle for defamation over what they described as a “calculated betrayal of trust”.Court documents filed in Los Angeles on 14 September claim the former friends and colleagues took “private access once afforded to them and weaponised it”. The accused include “former intimate partners, trusted business associates, a family member”. Continue reading...