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Sharpton Threatens to Sue Limbaugh

He's angry over Rush's op-ed piece in the Journal

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 17, 2009 2:59 PM CDT
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(Newser) – This could get loud, or at least long-winded: Al Sharpton is threatening to sue Rush Limbaugh over his op-ed in the Wall Street Journal today. In the essay, Limbaugh lashes out at critics who foiled his NFL bid, and he accuses Sharpton of playing a "leading role in the 1991 Crown Heights riot." Sharpton says he wasn't in Crown Heights until after the violence broke out. He also disputes Limbaugh's notion that he egged on a 1995 riot.

Limbaugh "has the right to criticize Rev. Sharpton, but he does not have the right to accuse him of criminal activity," said a Sharpton statement, as noted by the Daily News. "Unless Mr. Limbaugh apologizes and clarifies his statements, attorneys for Rev. Sharpton will move forward with a lawsuit."

The Reverend Al Sharpton, in July.
The Reverend Al Sharpton, in July.   (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Rush Limbaugh, in January.
Rush Limbaugh, in January.   (AP Photo/Rob Carr, File)
The Rev. Al Sharpton, in July.
The Rev. Al Sharpton, in July.   (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
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COMMENTS
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Face-Of-RNC
Nov 11, 2009 1:31 AM CST
At least it's Americans they promote. Not a mythical diety.
oldgoat
Oct 19, 2009 7:48 AM CDT
Sharpton is racist, but Rush might have stepped in it when he calls Al of having a leading role in the riots. Funny that Rush can call names and cause controversy himself, but when it comes back to bite him on the NFL he is the first to complain about it being somebody else fault.
ronimaca
Oct 19, 2009 4:41 AM CDT
dontlikeyou hatred will destroy you and rush. education and knowledge will set you free. so get some.
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