Accusation of defamation: Ueli Haldimann must stand trial
Ueli Haldimann is scheduled to appear in court on June 30. The allegation: He is said to have called a cameraman a «liar,» «bastard,» and «slanderous scoundrel,» as reported in the current issue of *Die Weltwoche*. Swiss Television states in a correction that this account is false.
Ueli Haldimann has to appear before the Zurich district court on June 30. The reason: a freelance cameraman accuses him of defamation - Haldimann is said to have repeatedly called him a "liar", "bastard" and "scumbag" because he was suspected of repeatedly billing his overtime incorrectly. This is reported in the latest issue of Weltwoche.
This portrayal in Weltwoche is incorrect, according to Swiss television in a correction. It was correct that a cameraman had filed a criminal complaint against Haldimann for defamation. This was based on false allegations. During the attempt at reconciliation before the justice of the peace, the latter had urgently recommended that the cameraman withdraw the criminal complaint, as it would not stand a chance in court.
This portrayal in Weltwoche is incorrect, according to Swiss television in a correction. It was correct that a cameraman had filed a criminal complaint against Haldimann for defamation. This was based on false allegations. During the attempt at reconciliation before the justice of the peace, the latter had urgently recommended that the cameraman withdraw the criminal complaint, as it would not stand a chance in court.
