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Muslim Group (CAIR) Sues N.C. Congressman
The Council on American-Islamic Relations has filed a defamation lawsuit against North Carolina Rep. Cass Ballenger, who accused the group of funding terrorists and breaking up his 50-year marriage over the stress of living nearby. Ballenger said in an October interview with The Charlotte Observer that the council, located across the street from his Capitol Hill home, was a "fund-raising arm" for terrorist groups. He said he had reported the group to the CIA and FBI. The council denies any ties to Middle Eastern groups linked to terrorism. The lawsuit claims Ballengerâs statements harmed the councilâs reputation and were not protected speech because he made them in an interview rather than in his role as a member of Congress. Um, Iâm not a lawyer, but I believe that truth is the ultimate defense. CAIR will have to prove that they donât fundraise for terrorist organizations. The discovery process for this type of suit might be, well, illuminating. Posted by: seafarious 2003-12-03 |
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