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Rebel Wilson defamation trial begins in Sydney court

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MacInnes is suing Wilson over four social media posts she alleges defamed her by suggesting she lied about the complaint.

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Open Questions

5 questions
Did MacInnes actually tell Wilson that she was uncomfortable with Ghost's behaviour?
Did Wilson personally order the creation of smear websites against Ghost?
What was the exact content of the conversation between Wilson and MacInnes on the studio couch?
Did MacInnes retract any complaint in exchange for a lead role and record deal?
What was the nature of the relationship between MacInnes and Ghost before and after the bath incident?
Whether MacInnes made a complaint to Wilson about Ghost's behaviourreported_dispute

MacInnes reported to Wilson that she was asked to shower and bathe with Ghost and said it made her uncomfortable.

According to The Guardian - Main UK
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MacInnes never made any such complaint to Wilson and denies the conversation happened.

According to The Guardian - Main UK, The Guardian - Culture, www.smh.com.au

Context: This is the central factual dispute in the defamation trial; the outcome hinges on whether the conversation occurred.

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