Church pastors ordered to pay 14,400 to man whose daughter defamed him during live streamed baptism ceremony
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After receiving a legal order due to a defamation lawsuit, Cornerstone Slieve Bloom Church in Offaly has decided to cease publishing their online video content. The case was initiated by Warren Walsh, who claims his teenage daughter made defamatory statements during a baptism that was streamed live on Facebook. As a result, the church has faced significant financial penalties amounting to €14,400 to Walsh, highlighting the legal ramifications of digital content in religious settings.
The owners and pastors of Cornerstone Slieve Bloom Church in Offaly have ceased publicizing online videos after receiving a legal letter regarding a defamation case.
Warren Walsh's defamation proceedings against the church arose from allegations that his daughter made during a Facebook live stream of a baptism.
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