On 20 March 2017, I was served with a summons by Wildcat Haven Enterprises CIC claiming that I had defamed them and seeking damages of £750,000 (now £810,000 with 8% interest). The allegations relate to two blogs I published in September 2015 and February 2016. See previous blogs for further details. I deny all the allegations made against me.

I am extremely grateful to all those who donated to the crowdfunder I launched in April 2017. I have now had the income and expenditure audited and a Statement is available here (with signature redacted). Of a total of £59,153.71 raised, I incurred costs to 13 May 2018 of £30,871.62 leaving a current surplus of £28,282.09.

An 8 day trial has been scheduled for 15-18 October and 22-25 October 2019. Estimated costs to defend myself are in the region of £100,000 – £150,000 and I plan to launch a further crowdfunder in Spring 2019.