Anti-kerry film producer accused of libel

[Aiptasia]

"By DAVID B. CARUSO, Associated Press Writer

PHILADELPHIA - A Vietnam veteran shown in a documentary criticizing Sen. John Kerry (news - web sites)'s anti-war activities filed a libel lawsuit against the movie's producer Monday, saying the film falsely calls the veteran a fraud and a liar.

Kenneth J. Campbell, now a professor at the University of Delaware, said in the suit that "Stolen Honor: Wounds That Never Heal" combines footage of him appearing at a 1971 war protest with narration that claims that many of the supposed veterans who took part in the event were later "discovered as frauds" who "never set foot on the battlefield, or left the comfort of the States, or even served in uniform."


The suit said viewers would be left with the perception that Campbell had lied about his military service.


Campbell attached copies of his military records to the lawsuit, showing that he received a Purple Heart and eight other medals, ribbons and decorations for his service in Vietnam."

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It looks like someone's finally calling these people on the carpet for printing whatever the heck they feel like with no fear of prosecution. I think we need more libel/slander cases in politics. I guess the gloves are off when it comes to political candidates but the spin artists should be aware that you can't just say anything you want about anybody, especially when it comes to veterans who fought and died in an unpopular war. I hope the vets win the suit.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&ncid=1963&e=4&u=/ap/20041018/ap_on_el_pr/kerry_film

[ItsTheMediaStupid]

1. The liars screwed up and defamed a non-public figure

You can't lie in print about someone who isn't a public figure.

I'm very happy with this development.

[acmavm]

2. Good for him! Fight back and let the world know what a bunch of slime

these guys are.

Guess they thought they could get away with lying without any repercussions forever. They need to learn a big lesson the hard way.

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