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Fayed Won't Fight Diana Verdict

Says he'll give conspiracy claims a rest for princes' sake

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 8, 2008 8:06 PM CDT

(Newser) – Though he maintains “reservations,” Mohamed al Fayed won’t fight the verdict in the inquest into the death of his son and Princess Diana, the Daily Telegraph reports. “I’ve done everything for 10 years,” he said. “Enough is enough.... Read full story »

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