Judge throws out Moore libel action

A judge has rejected a $20m libel action against director Michael Moore by the brother of Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols.

Fri, 15 Jul, 2005 - 15:54

A judge has rejected a $20m libel action against director Michael Moore by the brother of Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols.

James Nichols said statements in Moore's Oscar-winning film 'Bowling for Columbine' could be misinterpreted to inaccurately link him to the bombing. He also said the film intentionally inflicted emotional distress on him.

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