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BREAKING: Katie Couric Sued for $12 Million For Defamation In Anti-Gun Documentary
bearingarms.com ^ | 9/13/2016 | Bob Owens

Posted on 09/13/2016 10:20:35 AM PDT by rktman

Second Amendment rights advocacy organization the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL), along with two of its members, today filed a $12 million defamation lawsuit against Katie Couric, director Stephanie Soechtig, Atlas Films, and Studio 3 Partners LLC d/b/a Epix for false and defamatory footage featured in the 2016 documentary film Under the Gun. The film portrays a fictional exchange in which members of the VCDL appear silent, stumped, and avoiding eye contact for nearly nine seconds after Katie Couric asks a question about background checks. An unedited audio recording of the interview reveals that—contrary to the portrayal in the film—the VCDL members had immediately begun responding to Couric’s question.

(Excerpt) Read more at bearingarms.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Philosophy; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: 2a; banglist; couric; deceit; lawsuit; medialies; slander; slanderous; underthegun; vcdl; virginia
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To: rktman

Only $12 million?


21 posted on 09/13/2016 11:19:07 AM PDT by TBP (0bama lies, Granny dies.)
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To: rktman

Not enough ... as any real American would do ... take her house, her car, her bank account, and ALL earnings for the next 50 years, including her stock options, her IRA, her money market accounts, and her retirement checks!!


22 posted on 09/13/2016 11:22:37 AM PDT by Terry L Smith
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To: rktman

23 posted on 09/13/2016 11:24:57 AM PDT by simpson96
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To: Gaffer

You got that right!


24 posted on 09/13/2016 11:28:23 AM PDT by longfellow (Bill Maher, the 21st hijacker.)
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To: IronJack

Katie can always pole dance for income...


25 posted on 09/13/2016 11:41:12 AM PDT by simpson96
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To: SkyDancer
And a free firearm of your choice to everyone who passed a background check.

I don't find any reference to a background check in MY copy of the second amendment to the Constitution.

26 posted on 09/13/2016 11:55:14 AM PDT by JimRed (Is it 1776 yet? TERM LIMITS, now and forever! Build the Wall, NOW!)
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To: simpson96

I would pay good money to not see that.


27 posted on 09/13/2016 12:00:58 PM PDT by IronJack
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To: rktman

Go VCDL!


28 posted on 09/13/2016 12:24:14 PM PDT by USMCPOP (Father of LCpl. Karl Linn, KIA 1/26/2005 Al Haqlaniyah, Iraq)
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To: rktman
Looks like some lawyers are gonna make some cash.

Fine ... the important point is the judgment against Pukey Katie and her toads, and making them cough up the cash.

29 posted on 09/13/2016 12:27:26 PM PDT by NorthMountain (Hillary Clinton: corrupt unreliable negligent traitor)
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To: rktman; Maine Mariner; pax_et_bonum; flaglady47; seekthetruth; 3D-JOY; Bob Ireland; LS; Liz; ...
K-K-K-Katie, beautiful Katie
You're the lefty lady that we all abhor
When the m-m-m-moon shines over the cow shed
You'll be socked with "guilty" on the fed'ral
K-K-K-K-K-K-K-Kourtroom floor....

Leni

30 posted on 09/13/2016 12:32:00 PM PDT by MinuteGal (Starbucks CEO Just Endorsed Clinton...(you know what to do!)...GO, TRUMP !!!...GO, PENCE !!!)
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To: rktman

SWEET!


31 posted on 09/13/2016 12:32:16 PM PDT by EnglishOnly (Fight all out to win OR get out now.)
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To: rktman

Good.


32 posted on 09/13/2016 12:46:52 PM PDT by SoFloFreeper
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To: rktman

From the VCDL email this morning:

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Today, VCDL sued Katie Couric and other responsible parties for the film “Under the Gun” for defamation in Federal District Court in Richmond, Virginia!

As you have probably heard and has been widely reported in the media, the “documentary” contains manipulated footage that makes it look like we were stumped by a question on background checks, when in reality, we immediately began responding. I’m attaching a press release about the lawsuit, and answering some questions you may have about it below.

Q: Why did the VCDL file this lawsuit?

• It’s the only way to hold Couric and her people accountable.

• Couric has publicly admitted that the film was misleading and misrepresented the VCDL, but the filmmakers refuse to fix it or to stop promoting and distributing it.

Q: What does the VCDL hope to accomplish with the lawsuit?

• Hold the filmmakers accountable for misleading audiences and misrepresenting us.

• Compensate the VCDL and the VCDL members who were harmed by the film.

• Set the record straight.

• Advance our mission to defend your right to defend yourself.

Q: How is the VCDL paying for the lawsuit?

• Member contributions.

• Please consider making a contribution to help hold Couric accountable and to help the VCDL defend your right to defend yourself. Unfortunately, filing such a lawsuit is expensive, but we simply cannot let this manipulation and intentional misrepresentation stand!

Q: Where can I get more information?

• To compare the manipulated video footage and the unedited audio recording, and learn more about the case, click here:

http://clarelocke.com/our-cases/katie-couric/

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To read the actual complaint that was filed this morning, click here:

http://clarelocke.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/FINAL-Complaint-VCDL-v.-Katie-Couric-1.pdf

or

http://tinyurl.com/hjvk6we

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To contribute to VCDL, please click here:

http://vcdl.org/Donate


33 posted on 09/13/2016 12:49:44 PM PDT by VanShuyten ("a shadow...draped nobly in the folds of a gorgeous eloquence.")
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To: rktman
Is this the future?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wypFgcqHyvc

34 posted on 09/13/2016 12:58:28 PM PDT by Osage Orange ("I love this country, it's the government I'm afraid of")
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To: T-Bone Texan

That is such a fitting legacy for her!


35 posted on 09/13/2016 12:58:59 PM PDT by Axenolith (Government blows, and that which governs least, blows least...)
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To: rktman

and the RATS, take another one in the.........HA ha!!!

36 posted on 09/13/2016 2:53:08 PM PDT by Chode (You Owe Them Nothing - Not Respect, Not Loyalty, Not Obedience, NOTHING!)
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To: simpson96

Thought the video has already been done with the pole like medical device.


37 posted on 09/13/2016 6:31:54 PM PDT by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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