Rooney sex libel case dismissed
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Rooney sex libel case dismissed
A grandmother suing the Sun over claims she had sex with footballer Wayne Rooney while working as a prostitute had her £750,000 damages claim thrown out of court today.
Mother-of-seven Patricia Tierney, 52, denied the claim published in the paper in August 2004 that she was a sex worker at a Liverpool brothel used by the England and Manchester United star.
But today at Manchester County Court, it was revealed that Mrs Tierney, from Whiston, Merseyside, had admitted working as a prostitute in a statement to police two years earlier.
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She claimed libel damages after saying her photo and the Sun article, headlined "Don't fancy yours much Wayne" was "horrible lies" that had destroyed her reputation and her life.
Mrs Tierney, a grandmother of 16, launched the legal battle claiming she had only ever worked as a receptionist at Divas massage parlour in Liverpool - and had never worked as a prostitute.
Rooney, 21, had been put on notice by the court that he might be called as a witness.
But today Anthony Hudson, the Sun's barrister, showed the court a police witness statement from May 2002.
In it, Mrs Tierney told officers she had sold herself for sex because she needed the money - but kept her job a secret from her family.
She told officers she had a "dual role" at the parlour, as a receptionist with housekeeping duties.
But she added in the statement: "On other days I would act as a sex worker. My role would be to provide sex services to clients."
Mr Hudson said Mrs Tierney's claim amounted to £750,000 - comprising £250,000 damages for her plus £500,000 legal fees.
He added: "Mrs Tierney has deliberately and knowingly engaged in fraudulent conduct, has deceived, and clearly been involved in an attempt to pervert the course of justice."
Her solicitors withdrew from the case on Friday, after the statement came to light, advising her she could not now win her case.
Mr Justice Christopher Clarke today dismissed an application by Mrs Tierney, who represented herself in court, to adjourn the hearing while she sought alternative legal representation.
Instead the judge dismissed the case. -
wdf, why would roon wana have sex with a grandmother
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grandma of 16
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Originally posted by used:grandma of 16 MILF?
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That bugger is one wild orangutan!
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wat to u expect for a shrek like rooney? :-3Originally posted by sand king:wdf, why would roon wana have sex with a grandmother -
wad MILF?? more like GILF!!Originally posted by sand king: MILF? -
Originally posted by used:wad MILF?? more like GILF!!
hahahaha! if ah mah want roon, i wonder if ah mah also want ron!Originally posted by 798:wat to u expect for a shrek like rooney? :-3