{
  "id": 4803771,
  "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-4803771",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T06:03:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "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": "The defamation lawsuit filed by high-performance transformation coach Syed Mohammad Murad Syed Naseem, known as Murad “Baddestcoach” Zaidi, against social media influencer Caprice is set to move to a full trial after settlement negotiations between the parties fell through at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur. Lawyer for Murad Zaidi, Datuk M. Reza Hassan, stated that the mediation session held on July 31 lasted nearly four hours but ultimately did not result in a settlement, as his client did not agree to the terms presented. The two parties, Caprice (real name Ariz Ramli) and Murad Zaidi, attended the mediation proceedings, but no further information was provided. The trial is now scheduled to be heard on September 7, when Judge Kan Weng Hin will review the progress of the case. Murad Zaidi initiated the defamation lawsuit on August 4, 2022, alleging that Caprice had posted false and malicious content on Instagram, falsely associating him with criminal activities and organized crime. This tarnished Zaidi's reputation and dignity, he claimed, as Caprice has over 1.5 million followers on Instagram. In November 2022, the High Court issued a consent order compelling Caprice to remove and withdraw nine defamatory statements posted against Zaidi, along with a promise not to repost, redistribute, or disseminate them in any form. Caprice also agreed to refrain from making further negative statements about Zaidi. However, the defamation suit remains ongoing, and Zaidi remains committed to a full 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."
}