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“The Wolf of Wall Street” Sued For Defamation

Another “Wall Street” blunder.

The movie “The Wolf of Wall Street” is under heavy fire for their portrayal of Nicky “Rugrat” Koskoff. According to the Huffington Post, Andrew Greene, a man who is a lawyer and an investment banker, is asking for more than $25 million in damages and for the film to be removed from theaters. Mr. Greene filed a complaint on 02/18/2014 in the United States District Court in the Eastern District of New York against the filmmakers and Paramount Pictures. Mr. Greene is claiming the character Nicky “Rugrat” Koskoff, played by PJ Byrne, is modeled after himself, but inaccurately of course. Greene states he never gave the filmmakers permission to use his likeness, who at the time, is the head of corporate finance.

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Battle Lines Drawn Over World War II Statue

Residents of Southern California have filed a lawsuit against the city of Glendale over a controversial World War II statue. The $30,000 "Comfort Women" memorial is in honor of those...
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A white and red football helmet with a red face mask is lying on a green grass field. The helmet has visible scuff marks and dirt, suggesting recent use.
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Tackling This NFL Problem Head-on

Over 100 million people tuned in this past February to watch the 2014 Super Bowl. Friends. Aside from the immediate effects of the brain trauma, football players are increasingly reporting...
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Lawsuit Over Evil Stuffed Bear

"Disney Enterprises has been taken to Texas federal court by a trademark owner who objects to the "Lots-O'-Huggin'" stuffed bear character in Toy Story 3". Lots-O is a psychologically dysfunctional...
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