Daily Mail apologises and pays damages to Muslim actor Qasim Akhtar over false extremism claims

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Former Coronation Street actor Qasim Akhtar has secured a second apology and damages from a national newspaper after the Daily Mail admitted publishing false claims about his Muslim faith and alleged links to “Islamic extremism.” The settlement follows a separate legal victory against The Sun, which also apologised and paid damages over false allegations linking […] The post Daily Mail apologises and pays damages to Muslim actor Qasim Akhtar over false extremism claims appeared first on 5Pillars