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Old 05-27-2002, 08:24 AM   #8
MaggieL
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Originally posted by sycamore

But his family could sue to prevent future publishing of the tape, correct? I would think that his estate has the right to control his image.
Not true. "Appropriation of likeness" does not apply to coverage of a newsworthy event.
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