Survivors of Manchester Arena Bombing Sue Conspiracy Theorist

Two survivors of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing are suing conspiracy theorist Richard D. Hall for alleged harassment and misinformation. The case parallels defamation lawsuits in the U.S. and centers around Hall's baseless claims that the attack was staged. Martin Hibbert and his daughter Eve seek damages and an injunction.

Two survivors of a deadly suicide bombing in Britain are suing a conspiracy theorist who claims the attack was staged, drawing parallels with lawsuits in the United States involving mass school shootings.

Martin Hibbert, who was paralyzed from the waist down, and his daughter Eve, who suffered a brain injury, were victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena attack. They are suing Richard D. Hall for alleged harassment, misuse of private information, and breaches of data protection laws.

The case mirrors defamation lawsuits filed against U.S. conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. Hall's theories, published in books and videos, assert without evidence that the Manchester bombing was orchestrated by British government agencies. Hall is contesting the lawsuit, claiming an injunction would infringe on his free speech rights. Martin Hibbert is due to testify this week as the trial concludes.