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Judge Tosses Elton John Libel Suit

Satire emerges the winner after singer sues Guardian over spoof diary

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 13, 2008 8:03 AM CST

(Newser) – Teasing Elton John doesn't breach libel laws, a British judge ruled yesterday. The notoriously testy singer sued the Guardian for publishing a satirical piece purporting to be a snippet from Elton's diary and poking fun at his lavish White Tie and Tiara Ball. Elton claimed... Read full story »

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