California Court Rules It's OK For Sacha Baron Cohen to Make Fun of His Ex
Today was a good day for comedians everywhere — you can now make fun of your ex in performances without fear of getting crushed in court.
A California appeals court ruled that Sacha Baron Cohen did not act in a defamatory fashion when he made fun of his ex in a 2004 episode of the “Ali G Show.”
From the Appellate Court’s decision:
During one episode of the program originally broadcast on August 15, 2004 (episode), Ali G interviewed Gore Vidal (Vidal) regarding the United States Constitution and Amendments thereto.
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