Palestinian Sues 'Bruno' for $110M

Christian shopkeeper says he was slandered as terrorist

By Jane Yager, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 10, 2009 8:03 AM CST

(Newser) – A Palestinian portrayed as a terrorist in Bruno is actually a Christian shopkeeper and activist, and he's suing for $110 million. Ayman Abu Aita, identified in Bruno as a member of the militant al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade, filed libel and slander suits last week against Sacha... Read full story »

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