Former Ont. Tory leader Patrick Brown files notice of libel against CTV News
TORONTO — The former leader of Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives has filed a notice of libel against CTV News, claiming it engaged in false and malicious reporting when it broadcast sexual misconduct allegations against him.
Patrick Brown abruptly resigned as leader of Ontario’s Tories in January, just hours after CTV reported the allegations that he has categorically denied. Brown has since launched a bid to reclaim his job.
His notice of libel, which his lawyers said was filed in court on Friday evening, alleges CTV’s reporting was “false, malicious, irresponsible and defamatory.”
“Their publication and broadcast was calculated by the defendants to disparage and injure the reputation of Patrick Brown personally and in the way of his office, profession, trade and calling,” it reads.