Winfrey to defend defamation case

Philadelphia, USA, 17 March-(ANA)-Oprah Winfrey must defend a defamation case filed against her by the former headmistress of her girls' school in South Africa, a US judge has ruled.

Judge Eduardo Robreno refused to dismiss the legal action on Monday, saying Nomvuho Mzamane had enough evidence to pursue her claim.

The star allegedly made remarks about Mzamane in 2007, after sex abuse complaints arose at the school.

The trial is now set for 29 March in Philadelphia. (ANA)

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