Moore's Film Tells Truth
U.S. District Court Judge: Michael Moore’s Movie Tells Truth
Today, a federal Judge in Michigan threw out a defamation lawsuit against Oscar-winning filmmaker and best-selling author Michael Moore. The suit was filed by James Nichols, brother of Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols in regards to his portrayal in Moore's Oscar-winning documentary, "Bowling for Columbine."
The judge ruled the suit was groundless and that Michael Moore’s statements in his film were "literally true" and therefore, not defamatory.
According to U.S. District Court Judge Paul D. Borman’s ruling: "...even taking the facts in a light most favorable to Plaintiff, the Court finds that Plaintiff has failed to demonstrate that Defendant's publication contained false statements or omitted material factual statements."
The court concluded: "...the Court finds that Plaintiff's [Nichols'] defamation claim as well as his False Light and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress claims fail because [Moore's] statements were literally true."
Really though, I would love to see someone try to defend James Nichols and say he should've won this lawsuit. It would be entertaining to me.
posted by Kevin @ 7/17/2005 12:33:00 PM
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