Update 19:45, 26.09.2008 Romanian President Sues Journalist, Media Trust For Libel

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BUCHAREST / 19:45, 26.

09.2008 Romanian President Traian Basescu has sued journalist Cristian Oprea and the media trust he works for over defamatory statements, requesting symbolic damages of 100 lei.The presidential staff says the head of state sued Oprea for having written several articles containing false information, and will withdraw his claim if the journalist "expresses his regret for the situation created," according to a press release issued by the Presidency.Representatives of the...

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