Kieran Foran taking legal action against KIIS FM after Jackie O's baby question
Parramatta Eels captain Kieran Foran is taking legal action against radio station KIIS FM over a comment made by host Jackie O Henderson in which she questioned whether or not Foran’s child was biologically his.
The comments went to air on Friday during Jackie O’s morning talk show with co-host Kyle Sandilands, where she discussed the rugby league player’s personal battles after he was stood down as captain indefinitely.
McGirr Lawyers, the law firm representing Foran, sent a letter to the radio station demanding a retraction and an on-air apology on Friday morning’s breakfast show.
"Statements were made by Jackie O suggesting our client's child was not his,” the letter said.
"This statement gave imputations that the former partner of our client committed adultery during their relationship.
"That imputation is defamatory, completely false, untrue and lacking any merit."
"We are instructed to request that you submit a clear apology and retraction to Mr Kieran Foran and Ms Rebecca Pope."
The station was given until 4pm on Thursday to respond, but it is unknown whether or not they will comply.
Foran, a promising young recruit, was put on leave following a prescription drug overdose last week.
The 25-year-old had reportedly been struggling with his split from partner Rebecca Pope, the mother of his two children.
