Marinakis Sues Crystal Palace Over Gun Banner

Nottingham Forest owner files High Court defamation claim over a banner showing him holding a gun to a player's head.

What happened. Evangelos Marinakis has filed a defamation claim at the High Court against Crystal Palace over a banner depicting him holding a gun to Morgan Gibbs-White's head.

• Banner was shown during a 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park on August 24.
• Claim is against CPFC Limited and 'Persons Unknown'.
• Palace were charged by the FA in November over the banner.

The case stems from a banner displayed nearly a year ago, with Palace yet to comment.

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