A popular YouTube comedian says he was threatened with legal action by controversial Australian billionaire Clive Palmer over a satirical video.
Friendlyjordies – aka Jordan Shanks – said Mr Palmer had objected to being called a “dense Humpty Dumpty” and a profane nickname that included “Fatty”.
The YouTuber told fans that his video had not damaged Mr Palmer’s reputation.
Mr Palmer, a mining tycoon and former MP, asked for A$500,000 (£270,000; $340,000) in damages, a letter showed. Read more