Social activist Mark Benschop has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the Guyana National Newspapers Ltd, publishers of the Guyana Chronicle, for libel.
Benschop’s actions follow statements contained in two articles published by the Chronicle just over a month ago.
He is claiming damages in excess of $10 million for libel contained in an article published in the Chronicle on September 4, under the headline ‘Questions surround Benchop’s involvement in surrender of wanted man Cobra.’
He is also seeking $100,000 in damages for another article published on the same date under the headline ‘C’.
Benschop wants an injunction restraining the defendant and its servants from publishing and or attempting to publish any further articles on issues referred to in the articles.
The Guyana Chronicle has ten days after it is served with the suit to enter an appearance in the High Court.
