{
  "id": 4802860,
  "title": "‘Baddestcoach’ defamation suit against Caprice heads to trial after settlement talks collapse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/baddestcoach-defamation-suit-against-caprice-heads-to-trial-after",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T06:03:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/01/baddestcoach-defamation-suit-against-caprice-heads-to-trial-after-settlement-talks-collapse/233530"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned high-performance transformation coach Syed Mohammad Murad Syed Naseem, known professionally as \"Baddestcoach\" Zaidi, has filed a defamation suit against social media influencer Caprice. According to the source, the case will proceed to full trial after settlement talks between the parties collapsed at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur. Murad Zaidi's lawyer, Datuk M. Reza Hassan, confirmed the dismissal of mediation efforts due to his client's refusal to accept the proposed settlement terms. The mediation session, which lasted nearly four hours, involved both parties, Caprice (real name Ariz Ramli) and Murad Zaidi. The next court update is scheduled for September 7 to review the filing of cause papers. Murad Zaidi's defamation suit alleges that Caprice posted false and malicious content depicting him as involved in criminal activities and organized crime, causing significant damage to his reputation and dignity. Caprice's Instagram account, which has over 1.5 million followers, was ordered by the High Court on November 8 to remove and withdraw nine defamatory statements against Murad Zaidi. The defendant is also required to refrain from making further disparaging remarks about the plaintiff. Despite withdrawing his interim injunction application, Murad Zaidi remains committed to proceeding with the trial to clear his name and restore his reputation.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — The defamation suit filed by renowned high-performance transformation coach Syed Mohammad M...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}