Iris Clarke defends husband, claims accusers are liars
Noel Clarke's wife, Iris Clarke, testified in his libel case against the Guardian, claiming his accusers are liars who fabricated sexual misconduct allegations. She described her husband as generous and caring, asserting that those he helped took advantage of him. Iris Clarke specifically accused film producer Gina Powell and writer Davie Fairbanks of lying about their experiences with her husband. She stated that Powell never appeared uncomfortable around Clarke and claimed Fairbanks was envious and deceitful. Noel Clarke, who is suing over articles published between April 2021 and March 2022, completed his testimony, stating that societal standards have changed and past behaviors should not be judged by today's norms.