FWD: Libel Suit Leads to Destruction of Books
Cambridge University Press has agreed to destroy all unsold copies of a 2006 book by two American authors, "Alms for Jihad," following a libel action brought against it in England, the latest development in what critics say is an effort by Saudis to quash discussion of their alleged role in aiding terrorism.
In a letter of apology to a wealthy Saudi businessman, Sheikh Khalid Bin Mahfouz, Cambridge University Press acknowledged that allegations made in the book about his family, businesses, and charities were "entirely and manifestly false." The publisher wrote, "Please accept our sincere apologies for the distress and embarrassment this has caused."
Bush and bin Laden don't scare me, but this does. there is one consolation though:Libel law in England is more advantageous to the litigant than is American law, which has stronger First Amendment protections.
Let's just say that's both an affirmation and a challenge.
In a letter of apology to a wealthy Saudi businessman, Sheikh Khalid Bin Mahfouz, Cambridge University Press acknowledged that allegations made in the book about his family, businesses, and charities were "entirely and manifestly false." The publisher wrote, "Please accept our sincere apologies for the distress and embarrassment this has caused."
Bush and bin Laden don't scare me, but this does. there is one consolation though:Libel law in England is more advantageous to the litigant than is American law, which has stronger First Amendment protections.
Let's just say that's both an affirmation and a challenge.