Judge Dismisses Core of Dan Rather Suit

[Mugu]

Breaking: The judge in Dan Rather's lawsuit against CBS has issued a motion to dismiss most of the case. CBS News confirms.

Developing...

> More: TVNewser has learned most of issues of the lawsuit have been dismissed. What remains is the contract dispute: whether Rather was utilized appropriately in the remaining months of his deal as a correspondent on 60 Minutes. Jim Quinn, lead counsel for CBS tells TVNewser, "We're thrilled with the results. The core of the allegations of fraud and fair dealing have been thrown out. What's left is a garden variety contract dispute."


Complete article at:
http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/cbs/judge_dismisses_core_of_dan_rather_suit_82103.asp?c=rss

[TNOE]

1. Damn

That sucks. Oh well, I will continue to punish CBS for firing him for the rest of my days by never, ever watching their evening newscast.

[zbdent]

2. CBS should now stand for

"Currently Bush Sycophants" ...

[wtmusic]

3. Message to correspondents:

If you tell the truth and the truth is too controversial you will be thrown under the bus.

[hlthe2b]

4. Damn, Dan, Damn...

Bummer

[TNOE]

5. I noticed the Judge's name

wasn't mentioned. Wondering if he has strong ties to the R party or with the bush white house.

[madaboutharry]

6. He'll appeal.

This isn't over. Rather seems to be a man with a mission.

[Warpy]

7. Wrongful termination was always the strongest part of his suit

and I fully expect him to win that part.

[UTUSN]

8. S**t n/t