The Media Show Jeremy Vine’s legal battle, Bondi Beach attack coverage, , BBC charter renewal pressures, Trump’s $5bn lawsuit and microdramas
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Dec 17, 2025 Jeremy Vine, a prominent broadcaster, shares his legal battles over online abuse, highlighting the urgent need for better criminal protections. He discusses the emotional toll of trolling and his resolve to continue his broadcasting career. Jacqueline Maley from the Sydney Morning Herald delves into the challenges of covering the Bondi Beach attack, emphasizing the complexities of verifying sensitive content amidst community tensions. Together, they paint a vivid picture of the evolving media landscape and its implications for journalism.
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Libel Case Led To Criminal Clarification
- Jeremy Vine described suing Joey Barton for libel, winning damages and enduring huge legal costs before police action followed.
- He recounted collecting abuse, passing it to police, and watching criminal charges clarify the law on online abuse.
Platforms Let Abuse Flow Unchecked
- Jeremy Vine argued platforms failed to moderate clear harassment and allowed sustained campaigns of abuse to flourish.
- He compared social platforms to a broken toilet cistern leaking abuse and called platform immunity 'nuts'.
Online Words Can Lead To Violence
- Vine said words online can enable real-world harm, citing Pizzagate and a shooter at a restaurant as an example.
- He argued criminal law must exist because many victims cannot afford civil suits.