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Regan Attacks Newser Founder

By Neal Colgrass,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 14, 2008 4:32 PM CST
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(Newser) – Judith Regan is ready to take her rage to court, Rush & Molloy write in the New York Daily News. The former Harper Collins publisher says Newser founder Michael Wolff crossed the line by calling her "reviled" and "unemployable" in his book, The Man Who Owns the News, which also mentions a claim she was anti-Semitic. "I'm going to sue him personally, so he'll have to spend his own money," Regan said.

Wolff asked Regan to dish before he wrote the book about Rupert Murdoch, who owns Harper Collins, but she refused. Wolff's past profiles of her and his comment that the two "almost got involved" may have played a role. "He's a repulsive specimen," Regan once said. Says Wolff: "I have portrayed her as a figure of acumen and originality—albeit with a tendency to go off the deep end."

Michael Wolff, founder of Newser and author of the Rupert Murdoch biography, The Man Who Owns the News.
Michael Wolff, founder of Newser and author of the Rupert Murdoch biography, "The Man Who Owns the News."   (Newser)
Judith Regan is photographed in the studio of her Judith Regan Show on Sirius satellite radio in this 2006 file photo in New York.
Judith Regan is photographed in the studio of her "Judith Regan Show" on Sirius satellite radio in this 2006 file photo in New York.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew, FILE)
Judith Regan is photographed in the studio of her Judith Regan Show on Sirius satellite radio in this Nov. 16, 2006 file photo in New York.
Judith Regan is photographed in the studio of her "Judith Regan Show" on Sirius satellite radio in this Nov. 16, 2006 file photo in New York.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew, FILE)
Judith Regan attends the InStyle Book Launch of 'Precious' during the Olympus Fashion Week Spring 2005 September 8, 2004 in New York City.
Judith Regan attends the InStyle Book Launch of 'Precious' during the Olympus Fashion Week Spring 2005 September 8, 2004 in New York City.   (Getty Images)
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Guest
Dec 16, 2008 8:59 PM CST
Hmmp. So what. At least this extra publicity will help promote his new explosive book. Logged onto Newser again because I saw Mr Wolff's book today! As for Rupert, oh he's a vile repulsive maniac. Can't believe he was an Australian. Lookin' forward to reading the book. It's at Target for only $26.95 (Hardcover too! Rather than $49.95 at Dymock and A&R) hehe.
Newser001
Dec 15, 2008 6:32 AM CST
C'est la vie, Mme Regan - Vous avez été offert l'occasion, encore refusé ...
Zebraone
Dec 15, 2008 6:22 AM CST
MS regan~~~~Jab, Jab,Jab, Jab! In my opinion, there is some veracity in his comments! As a public figure, you shouldn't have such thin skin! ~~~~Is the economy leaving you a little thin?

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