GB News presenter Michelle Dewberry clashed fiercely with former Sun editor Kelvin MacKenzie during a heated debate about whether defendants should be named in court cases.
The pair locked horns over the case of Metropolitan Police officer Sergeant Martyn Blake, who was cleared of murder after fatally shooting Chris Kaba in 2022.
Michelle expressed fury at MacKenzie's position that naming defendants is necessary for justice to be seen.
She said on GB News: "That's what I have an issue with. Of course, he was named by the court.
Michelle Dewberry clashed fiercely with former Sun editor Kelvin MacKenzie
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Kelvin Mackenzie fumed: "I think it's a poor point, he appeared in front of the Old Bailey."
Michelle, shocked, blasted: "Get out!'
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Mackenzie said: "I mean, and the truth about the matter is that when you appear at the senior court, you are going to be named, and it's always the case. I'm glad it is, because that's the way justice is seen. So I am pleased he was named."
Michelle hit back: "You wouldn't be pleased if you were the person that was a public servant, that was operating in the duties that were requested of you-.
Mackenzie interrupted: "My point was that the CPS had decided that you had done something criminal and that a jury should decide whether you were guilty or not guilty of it.
"So I'm afraid I think the argument collapses like that.
"There is an argument here, though, that the man has been absolutely tortured. He's been tortured."
The case has generated strong reactions beyond the GB News studio. Kaba's family welcomed the IOPC's decision to proceed with misconduct hearings.
Sgt. Blake shot Kaba after he attempted to break through a police cordon in Streatham, South London in 2022.
Despite being cleared of murder, Blake now faces a misconduct hearing following a decision by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
Chris Kaba was shot dead by a police officerPAThey have called for Blake to be removed from the Met Police, maintaining the shooting was "unjustified and avoidable".
In contrast, the Metropolitan Police Federation strongly criticised the ruling as "nonsensical".
It argued that Blake's actions had already been deemed lawful by a jury.
The Federation warned the decision could undermine police confidence in using force to protect the public, particularly in high-risk situations.
The Met Police acknowledged the proceedings would weigh heavily on firearms officers.
