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YouTuber Mohammed Hijab's Defamation Case Dismissed

8/7/2025

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YouTuber Mohammed Hijab, also known as Hegab, faced a setback in his defamation lawsuit against The Spectator over a September 2022 article about the Leicester riots. The judge dismissed his claims of reputational damage and lost income, citing his own videos as equally harmful. His aggressive testimony and credibility concerns ultimately weakened his case.

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YouTuber Mohammed Hijab, also known as Hegab, faced a setback in his defamation lawsuit against The Spectator over a September 2022 article about the Leicester riots. The judge dismissed his claims of reputational damage and lost income, citing his own videos as equally harmful. His aggressive testimony and credibility concerns ultimately weakened his case.