Rebekah Vardy: A Waste of Courtroom Time and Public Money

by Iris O'Brien
In the wake of the recently concluded "Wagatha Christie" trial, which saw Rebekah Vardy lose her high-profile libel case against Coleen Rooney, it's tempting to ask: was it all worth it?
The case, which centered around Rooney's infamous "Wagatha Christie" post on social media, in which she accused Vardy of leaking stories about her to the press, captivated the public's attention for months. It was a trial that had everything: high-stakes drama, celebrity gossip, and even a touch of humor.
But beyond the entertainment value, one can't help but wonder if this trial was a wise use of public resources. After all, the cost of the trial is estimated to have reached into the millions of pounds, not to mention the countless hours spent by lawyers, judges, and court staff.
Vardy's decision to pursue a libel case against Rooney was always a risky one. She knew that she would be opening herself up to public scrutiny and that the outcome was far from certain. In the end, the jury ruled in Rooney's favor, finding that her post was "substantially true."
Vardy has vowed to appeal the verdict, but her chances of success seem slim. Even if she does win on appeal, it's unlikely that she will be able to recoup the legal costs she has already incurred.
So, what was the point of this whole trial? Did Vardy really need to spend millions of pounds and countless hours of her life to prove that she didn't leak stories to the press? Couldn't she have simply moved on with her life?
The answer to those questions is a resounding no. Vardy's decision to pursue this libel case was a waste of courtroom time and public money. It was a frivolous lawsuit that should never have been brought in the first place.
One can only hope that Vardy has learned her lesson and that she will think twice before bringing another frivolous lawsuit in the future.