They weren't "locked in a legal battle". Their criminal charges were dismissed within 6 months of the incident happening. What resolved recently was a civil suit they themselves brought for damages from defamation and emotional distress.
Yes, civil suits are also legal battles. There's no reason it should have taken more than a year to resolve.
By the way, I dont know who you are quoting as that is not my exact wording.
Yes, civil suits are also legal battles. There's no reason it should have taken more than a year to resolve.
By the way, I dont know who you are quoting as that is not my exact wording.