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Claims Chucked in Rather's Suit Against CBS

$70M action can go forward, but without charges against execs

By Harry Kimball, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 10, 2008 5:40 PM CDT

(Newser) – A judge dismissed today some claims of fraud, breach of good faith, and fair dealing in a lawsuit filed against CBS top brass by former anchor Dan Rather, Variety reports. The $70 million suit charges CBS made Rather a scapegoat in the firestorm following revelations... Read full story »

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