“The Interview between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex andOprah Winfreycontained serious allegations and it was legitimate for this Program to discuss and scrutinize those claims including their veracity,” Ofcom said. “Ofcom is clear that, consistent with freedom of expression, Mr. Morgan was entitled to say he disbelieved the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s allegations and to hold and express strong views that rigorously challenged their account.”
“The Code allows for individuals to express strongly held and robustly argued views, including those that are potentially harmful or highly offensive, and for broadcasters to include these in their programming,” they continued. “The restriction of such views would, in our view, be an unwarranted and chilling restriction on freedom of expression both of the broadcaster and the audience.”
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“Do I get my job back?” he wrote.
Among those speaking out against the decision on Twitter was author/activist Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, whosaid, “Piers Morgan consistently aggravates bigotry/racism/sexism/misogyny againstMeghan Markleon national stage. Uses his White privilege with power & influence to effect. Ofcom just legitimised his conduct Systemic racism & White Supremacy thrive because UK is institutionally racist.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during their interview with Oprah Winfrey.Joe Pugliese/Harpo Productions
Piers Morgan; Meghan Markle.Frazer Harrison/Getty; Samir Hussein/WireImage
In her Oprah interview, Meghan said, “It takes so much courage to admit that you need help. It takes so much courage to voice that. As I said, I was ashamed.”
“I think it’s so important for people to remember you have no idea what’s going on for someone behind closed doors. No idea,” she said at the time. “Even the people that smile and shine the brightest lights. You need to have compassion for what is actually potentially going on.”
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source: people.com
