Max Mosley Files Defamation, Invasion of Privacy Suit Against News of the World

Max Mosley, a prominent figure in the world of Formula One racing, and head of Federation Internationale de l’Automobile, is pursuing defamation and invasion of privacy claims in the French courts against News of the World, which has printed a story alleging that he patronized prostitutes and engaged in sexual activities with Nazi “themes”. While Mr. Mosley admits visiting the prostitutes, he disputes the “Nazi” implication. The Mosley story has been getting high-profile press for some time.