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91. Don't forget this hilarious Le Petit Journal from a week ago...

Wed Jan 21, 2015, 02:04 PM

Jan 2015

Le Petit Journal, a French infotainment broadcast make fun of Fox news, which distort reality by exaggerating and using false informations.

Here's their exposé of Fox's reporting of "no go zones":

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=28b_1421201170#22Z83v94F5mxWf5P.99

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Paris mayor: We intend to sue Fox News [View all] Cooley Hurd Jan 2015 OP

The first Amendment protects everyone. iandhr Jan 2015 #1

The First Amendment doesn't protect COLGATE4 Jan 2015 #2

Defamation is extremely hard to prove iandhr Jan 2015 #4

libel laws in europe are easier to win there than here. More roguevalley Jan 2015 #35

Paris courts do not have jurisdiction in the U.S. former9thward Jan 2015 #63

they can sue them there roguevalley Jan 2015 #66

And how exactly would that do them any good? Adrahil Jan 2015 #83

Wanna bet? tabasco Jan 2015 #75

Happy to bet. former9thward Jan 2015 #80

Are there no-go zones for non-Muslims in Paris? Ash_F Jan 2015 #45

I agree it's hard, but not impossible to prove. I too COLGATE4 Jan 2015 #51

Defamation is next to impossible to prove. Adrahil Jan 2015 #82

What area of law do you practice in? nt COLGATE4 Jan 2015 #85

Well, let's just see how this goes, eh? Adrahil Jan 2015 #86

That's what I thought. COLGATE4 Jan 2015 #96

If they successfully sure, then you can taunt me. If not, well.... told ya so. Adrahil Jan 2015 #98

well this is in france drray23 Jan 2015 #3

if the Trial is in France, do you yuiyoshida Jan 2015 #23

Seizing assets is not that hard. closeupready Jan 2015 #29

perhaps... yuiyoshida Jan 2015 #31

Seizing assets based on overseas judgment is VERY hard and often unsuccessful. branford Jan 2015 #37

Not true. closeupready Jan 2015 #43

Have you actually tried to enforce foreign judgments in the USA? branford Jan 2015 #59

If you're interested, Eugene Volokh at the Volokh Conspiracy posted a couple of blog entries branford Jan 2015 #61

Ok, thanks. I will take a look at these later. closeupready Jan 2015 #62

Fox makes money in France Ash_F Jan 2015 #47

"News International Phone Hacking Scandal". mwooldri Jan 2015 #70

The whole world doesn't dance to that tune. PSPS Jan 2015 #6

Where was the statement made? iandhr Jan 2015 #8

If French law doesn't apply here, christx30 Jan 2015 #12

They could potentially embarass FOX AgingAmerican Jan 2015 #19

No, it depends on the law of the country where the suit is filed. jeff47 Jan 2015 #50

I stand corrected iandhr Jan 2015 #53

Only in the US, not in France and the EU which is probably where cstanleytech Jan 2015 #10

good for her - at least it's an attempt samsingh Jan 2015 #14

Not in Paris. I don't know what law the mayor could invoke to take Fox to court, but this JDPriestly Jan 2015 #26

In a French Court? Ferd Berfel Jan 2015 #30

welcome aboard, ferd berfel. I love your name :D roguevalley Jan 2015 #36

Are you old enough Ferd Berfel Jan 2015 #42

Fox News won a court battle with the Court of Appeals saying it was ok for Fox News to lie, Dustlawyer Jan 2015 #33

That was not in a French court, though. eom rogerashton Jan 2015 #54

Last time I checked Paris was in France and the 1st Amendment applied ... 11 Bravo Jan 2015 #38

Not if they are tried in France! RoccoR5955 Jan 2015 #57

All incorrect. former9thward Jan 2015 #64

I sure hope you are wrong. RoccoR5955 Jan 2015 #67

We can all dream. former9thward Jan 2015 #68

You are so sadly mistaken if you think the First Amendment applies internationally. dballance Jan 2015 #78

Two things ashling Jan 2015 #79

wonder why they didn't sue after Team America World Police came out snooper2 Jan 2015 #5

Oh man, I need to go watch that movie again. Thanks for the clip. 7962 Jan 2015 #13

Paris mayor: We intend to sue Fox News The CCC Jan 2015 #7

The CCC Diclotican Jan 2015 #15

+1 Pooka Fey Jan 2015 #25

Was it broadcast in France? JDPriestly Jan 2015 #27

Freedom of expression does not give one the right to LIE. DeSwiss Jan 2015 #73

The 1st Amendment covers Congress making laws, SeattleVet Jan 2015 #9

cities cannot be insulted. its insulting to claim so. is that grounds for an insulting suit as well| msongs Jan 2015 #11

I think she is addressing their tourist industry BrotherIvan Jan 2015 #22

Maybe this. JDPriestly Jan 2015 #28

The other important thing to remember is they don't have to sue in the US. jeff47 Jan 2015 #60

No but they can have their reputations harmed and suffer economic damage as a result. merrily Jan 2015 #32

Fox news lied. That's what the suit will be about. Avalux Jan 2015 #40

Don't get me started about New York. rogerashton Jan 2015 #55

Cities are people, too, and can feel insulted! JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2015 #100

A quick Google search finds why it was easy for Fox to make the statement in the first place 7962 Jan 2015 #16

Even a middle school child is told not to believe everything they find on the internet karynnj Jan 2015 #89

Actually, after listening again, Fox nevr actually says there ARENT no go zones 7962 Jan 2015 #99

I really wish heaven05 Jan 2015 #17

+1. I have a feeling many share your wish. merrily Jan 2015 #34

Challenge to a Duel lobodons Jan 2015 #18

The Paris Mayor would do better declaring war on Fox News as a terrorist organization which it is . geretogo Jan 2015 #20

aready been done..... Cryptoad Jan 2015 #21

Does she remember the French boycott? JonLP24 Jan 2015 #24

FOX "News" needs to learn it ain't true just because "Some people say,...". Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2015 #39

It is one thing to be a joke for all conservative media, HoosierRadical Jan 2015 #41

Good. Turbineguy Jan 2015 #44

Vive la France! nt onehandle Jan 2015 #46

Vive le France! Je suis Charlie big_dog Jan 2015 #48

Can one really sue STUPID? vkkv Jan 2015 #49

Impressionnant! colsohlibgal Jan 2015 #52

Off with their heads! LiberalLovinLug Jan 2015 #56

Hail to the French! Neon Gods Jan 2015 #58

London and Birmingham should do so too! LeftishBrit Jan 2015 #65

Not even just an "insult," there are probably economic ramifications. Beartracks Jan 2015 #69

La Marseillaise! NBachers Jan 2015 #71

I'd love to leave this world knowing FOX has been taken down. YOHABLO Jan 2015 #72

Well said, something to really look forward to, yay! appalachiablue Jan 2015 #76

GREAT IDEA! DeSwiss Jan 2015 #74

Magnifique! Vive la France et Paris. appalachiablue Jan 2015 #77

K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Jan 2015 #81

Do these fuckwits never learn? T_i_B Jan 2015 #84

"I am French, excuse my English. All French mock Fox News now." Surya Gayatri Jan 2015 #87

Don't forget this hilarious Le Petit Journal from a week ago... countryjake Jan 2015 #91

Here's the same video embedded from YouTube: Surya Gayatri Jan 2015 #92

But that one doesn't show the whole piece, Fox's "Barbie & Ken"... countryjake Jan 2015 #93

I saw that, but couldn't find "la version integrale" on YT... Surya Gayatri Jan 2015 #94

Young Turks covered it a bit more extensively, first showing Hasselbeck & Peterson countryjake Jan 2015 #95

Afraid I'm not your guy when it comes to photoshopping, Surya Gayatri Jan 2015 #97

Fox is waging war against 1.6 billion Muslims, and they'll stop at nothing.. mountain grammy Jan 2015 #88

DO IT!!!!! calimary Jan 2015 #90