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Lobbyist Sues New York Times
Was she cleaning out stacks of old newspapers? Washington lobbyist Vicki Iseman has filed a lawsuit against The New York Times over a much-disputed article it published…last February. The $27 million defamation suit, whose defendants include the newspaper, executive editor, the Washington bureau chief, and four reporters, alleges an “unprofessional relationship” was implied between the lobbyist and then-presidential candidate John McCain. The suit states: “In their attack on Senator McCain, the [defendants] were willing to sacrifice Ms. Iseman as acceptable collateral damage, recklessly indifferent to the avalanche of scorn, derision and ridicule Ms. Iseman would suffer.” While the original Times article was vague, the lawsuit argues that commentators assumed the two had an alleged affair and as a result Iseman suffered mental, emotional, and physical damage to her health.
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The original Times article does seem to allege that Mr. McCain's aides believed a tryst was afoot. That's not to say there was, just that they were concerned about his public image and decided to stop the relationship. I personally don't see how the Times could be sued. It is news.
Accused of having an affair with John McCain???? If she did or did not she I would agree she has suffered mentally, emotionally and physically. Who would want that to be known.. I would sue too!!
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