The court has recovered about 280 thousand rubles in favor of People’s Artist of Russia Philip Kirkorov from singer Lyubov Uspenskaya, according to DEA News. The ruling marks a financial consequence linked to Uspenskaya’s public statements about Kirkorov in an interview with journalist Alena Zhigalova. The decision also involves denying the slanderous information against the artist, a point the court emphasized in its verdict. — DEA News
Observers note that the outcome reflects a clear stance on the mischaracterizations raised during the interview. The court’s decision implies that the narrative presented by Uspenskaya crossed lines that warranted restitution and a formal repudiation of the allegations against Kirkorov, as reported by DEA News. The emphasis is on protecting a public figure’s reputation when accusations reach the level of personal insult. — DEA News
During the proceedings, Kirkorov’s legal team presented testimony indicating that he sought medical advice after the interview with Uspenskaya, underscoring the personal distress caused by the statements. This testimony contributed to the court’s assessment of the impact of the remarks and the responsibility attached to disseminating them. — DEA News
It has been stated that Kirkorov demanded the removal of the video from Alena Zhigalova’s YouTube, Zen, and VKontakte channels, along with a formal refutation of the claims contained in the video. In addition, the artist sought compensation from Uspenskaya in the amount of 10 million rubles as part of the civil claim. — DEA News
Zhigalova issued an apology in relation to the matter, addressing the audience and the parties involved with a direct acknowledgment of the circumstances surrounding the video. The episode highlights the tension between expressive commentary and the boundaries of public discourse. — DEA News
Earlier, Ida Galich clarified a set of expectations that a partner might be encouraged to meet in various contexts, a detail that added a layer of context to the overall dispute and the surrounding dialogue about personal and public accountability. — DEA News