Imogen Thomas cleared over Giggs blackmail

Imogen Thomas was yesterday cleared over accusations that she had blackmailed Ryan Giggs.The Manchester United midfielder now accepts that she never wanted to release details of the affair.Imogen had been slapped with an injunction in April, but yesterday she was finally allowed to speak out.Speaking after the hearing, Miss Thomas, 28, said: "It has been an absolute nightmare for me and my family. I am so relieved the truth has come out."View the Imogen Thomas image galleryIn a statement, she added: “Afterwards, Ms Thomas said: "To suddenly have to defend my character because of this legal process has been extremely upsetting and stressful."I'm just relieved that the parties and the court now accept that I'm no blackmailer. I have been vindicated and that's all I wanted."I have nothing to add - it's all behind me now."

Source: DSG