Talley起诉TVNZ超过2021份报告, 指控工厂安全和工人问题, 要求公众道歉,
Talley’s sued TVNZ over 2021 reports alleging plant safety and worker issues, seeking public apology but not damages.
食品公司 Talley's 和广播公司 TVNZ 在新西兰进行的一场高风险诽谤审判,涉及记者托马斯·米德 (Thomas Mead),以 2021 年的调查报告为中心,指控塔利工厂存在严重的健康、安全和工人待遇问题。
A high-stakes defamation trial in New Zealand between food company Talley’s and broadcaster TVNZ, involving reporter Thomas Mead, centers on 2021 investigative reports alleging serious health, safety, and worker treatment issues at Talley’s plants.
Talley因公开承认诽谤而被起诉,声称名誉损害和财务损害,包括合同损失和管理压力,但并不寻求金钱损失。
Talley’s sued for a public acknowledgment of defamation, claiming reputational and financial harm including lost contracts and management strain, though not seeking monetary damages.
TVNZ维护这一报道是经过彻底研究的,符合公众利益,强调保护担心报复的匿名消息来源。
TVNZ defended the reporting as thoroughly researched and in the public interest, emphasizing protection of anonymous sources fearing retaliation.
此案由Pheroze Jagose法官主持,凸显了在证明财务损失和对调查性新闻报道的潜在寒冷影响方面的挑战。
The case, presided over by Judge Pheroze Jagose, has highlighted challenges in proving financial loss and potential chilling effects on investigative journalism.
法律费用已达数百万,预计2026年复活节将作出决定,这对新西兰的媒体自由和公司问责制产生重大影响。
Legal costs have reached millions, and a decision is expected by Easter 2026, with significant implications for media freedom and corporate accountability in New Zealand.