The chess drama between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann just escalated! Niemann set to sue Carlsen l, seeking $100 million:-
https://mobile.twitter.com/HansMokeNiemann/status/1583164606029365248
Magnus' defence seems to be, well he's admitted to cheating in the past, so calling him a cheat now is fair game!
https://www.chessdom.com/carlsens-lawyer-speaks-up-for-the-first-time-about-the-niemann-carlsen-lawsuit/
Further analysis from the Guardian:-
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/oct/21/chess-niemann-sues-carlsen-and-others-for-100m-after-recovery-at-st-louis
A strong finish performance at the US Championships probably helps Niemann's case:-
Niemann has countered his critics by success at the board in conditions where cheating was virtually impossible. Sceptics had believed that his inability to describe his over-the-board games in concrete terms in postmortem interviews was evidence that he was playing without understanding and therefore must have computer aid.share