David and Victoria Beckham have dropped a libel action against the News of the World avoiding what would have been one of the most high-profile libel trials of recent years.
The famous pair filed a writ over a 12 September story headlined “Posh & Becks on the Rocks” – and denied allegations that they had “irresonspible and aggressive rows”.
The case was due to go to the High Court on 5 December.
News Group newspapers has confirmed that the action has been settled on a confidential basis.
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