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Republican Coal King Sues HBO Over John Oliver’s Show

SEE YOU IN COURT

The late-night comedian aired a pointed segment about miner safety—and predicted the lawsuit that has just been lodged against him.

Betsy Swan
Betsy Swan 

Former Political Reporter

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Betsy Swan

Betsy Swan

Former Political Reporter

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