Breaking: Legal fight involving ex-Carlton president Luke Sayers to play out publicly
Former Carlton president Luke Sayers is embroiled in a public defamation case with his wife over a nude photo incident. The Supreme Court of Victoria has ruled that the case will remain in its jurisdiction, rejecting Sayers' attempt to move it to a different court. A trial is anticipated to occur in November 2026.
- ▪Luke Sayers is involved in a legal battle with his wife over a nude photo posted on his social media account.
- ▪Sayers claims his account was hacked, while his wife alleges he falsely implicated her in the incident.
- ▪The Supreme Court has decided that the case will be heard publicly, dismissing Sayers' request to transfer it to another court.
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Defamation case involving former Carlton president Luke Sayers to be heard publicly after failed court bidTopic:CourtsWed 3 Jun 2026 at 11:35amWed 3 Jun 2026 at 11:35amWed 3 Jun 2026 at 11:35amFormer Carlton president Luke Sayers is involved in a legal battle with his wife over a nude photo. (ABC News: Ian Cutmore)abc.net.au/news/luke-sayers-defamation-case/106753934Link copiedShareShare articleA bitter legal fight between former Carlton president Luke Sayers and his wife over a lewd photo is set to play out in the public eye, after Victoria's Supreme Court ruled the defamation case should stay in its jurisdiction.A photo of Mr Sayers's penis was posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account in January 2025, leading him to step down as Carlton president.Mr Sayers denied posting the image,…
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