Summary
Craig Wright, a self-proclaimed Bitcoin creator, has been denied permission by the Supreme Court to appeal a one-pound damages award in a defamation case. Wright’s appeal attempts have been unsuccessful, and the judgment stands, much to the satisfaction of the plaintiff, Peter McCormack.
Key Points
1. The Supreme Court refused permission for Craig Wright’s appeal, upholding the judgment of a one pound nominal damages award.
2. Craig Wright has made two unsuccessful attempts to appeal the judgment.
3. Rupert Cowper-Coles, a partner at law firm RPC representing McCormack, expressed satisfaction with the Supreme Court’s decision.