A UK journalist is suing Facebook for defamation over fake ads

A high-profile British journalist and entrepreneur has announced he plans to sue Facebook for defamation over fake adverts published on the site. 

Martin Lewis, founder of consumer help site MoneySavingExpert.com, announced he's issuing High Court proceedings for a "campaigning defamation lawsuit against Facebook." 

According to a statement, Facebook "has published over 50 fake Martin Lewis adverts," which he claims are "regularly seen, likely by millions of people" in the UK. The "scam" adverts feature "big pictures" of Lewis alongside his name, and a "raft of false promises or endorsements," and some link to fake articles.  Read more...