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Litigation

Oct. 18, 2014

Judge is asked to toss suit by former Panamanian dictator in video game row

Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor, asked a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge Thursday to dismiss a lawsuit brought by former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega over his appearance in a popular video game.


By Matt Hamilton


Daily Journal Staff Writer


LOS ANGELES - Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor, asked a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge Thursday to dismiss a lawsuit brought by former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega over his appearance in a popular video game.


From behind bars, Noriega accused Santa Monica-based video game publisher Activision Blizzard Inc. of violating his right to publicity by using his image and likeness in ...

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