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Woody Allen Sues Over Rabbi Billboard

American Apparel ads didn't have comedian's blessing

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 1, 2008 12:37 PM CDT

(Newser) – Woody Allen is suing American Apparel for plastering his image on various billboards and advertisements without his permission, the Wall Street Journal reports. The ads showed the director dressed as a rabbi beside Yiddish text that translates to “the Holy Rebbe.” Apparel neglected...   Read full story »

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