Writing in the "Sunday Times", Maltby alleged that the "Daily Mail" attack had been coordinated by Green's team and formed part of a broader strategy of witness intimidation. Maltby alleged that two other women had intended to make allegations against Green, but "as a result" of the "Daily Mail" coverage of her own complaint, "immediately backed out". In May 2018, the "Daily Mail" paid £11,000 towards Maltby's legal costs after she prepared to go to court regarding Pierce's article. The article was removed from the "Mail"s website without an admission of fault.