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  1. Clinton Asked About 'Innocence of Muslims' During Benghazi Hearing

    Clinton Asked About 'Innocence of Muslims' During Benghazi Hearing

    7:33 pm PST 1/23/2013
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    Rep. Dana Rohrabacher alluded to the anti-Islam work, asking why "the filmmaker" was the only one in custody after last year's terrorist attacks. READ MORE

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  2. Federal Judge Won't Order Takedown of 'Innocence of Muslims'

    3:40 pm PST 11/30/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    The judge determines that actress Cindy Lee Garcia is unlikely to succeed on the merits of her lawsuit. READ MORE

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  3. THR, Esq.
    'Innocence of Muslims' Filmmaker Surfaces With Potential Key Document (Exclusive)

    'Innocence of Muslims' Filmmaker Surfaces With Potential Key Document (Exclusive)

    10:22 am PST 11/29/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    A Google lawyer has met with Mark Basseley Youssef in jail. The controversial producer allegedly said he doesn't want the movie to be removed from YouTube and has provided evidence that potentially aids that hope. READ MORE

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  4. Egypt Sentences 'Innocence of Muslims' Filmmaker to Death

    Egypt Sentences 'Innocence of Muslims' Filmmaker to Death

    8:57 am PST 11/28/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The seven were convicted of "insulting the Islamic religion" and "using religion to promote extremist ideas." READ MORE

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  5. 'Innocence of Muslims' Mastermind Nakoula Basseley Nakoula Gives First Interview, Defends Film

    'Innocence of Muslims' Mastermind Nakoula Basseley Nakoula Gives First Interview, Defends Film

    9:48 am PST 11/26/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The writer and producer of the anti-Islam film is identified as a former bong salesman, meth supply dealer and convicted criminal. READ MORE

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    Hollywood Docket: Google Replies to 'Innocence of Muslims' Lawsuit

    Hollywood Docket: Google Replies to 'Innocence of Muslims' Lawsuit

    5:58 am PST 11/8/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    A roundup of entertainment law news including Warner Bros. settling a stunt injury lawsuit and a $2.2 million judgment against Lil Wayne. READ MORE

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  7. ‘Innocence of Muslims’ Filmmaker Sentenced to Year in Prison After Plea Deal

    ‘Innocence of Muslims’ Filmmaker Sentenced to Year in Prison After Plea Deal

    3:06 pm PST 11/7/2012
    • Paul Bond
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    UPDATED: Admitting to four of eight alleged violations, Mark Basseley Youssef gets a year in jail for reasons not involving the controversial movie. READ MORE

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    'Innocence of Muslims' Actress Attacks Google in New Attempt to Pull Down Trailer

    'Innocence of Muslims' Actress Attacks Google in New Attempt to Pull Down Trailer

    9:04 am PDT 10/18/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    Cindy Lee Garcia's attorney points the finger at YouTube for abandoning typical takedown protocol to profit off a film that has sparked protests and death threats. READ MORE

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  9. Richard Gere Open to Film to Counter Islamophobia After 'Innocence of Muslims' Controversy

    Richard Gere Open to Film to Counter Islamophobia After 'Innocence of Muslims' Controversy

    3:44 am PDT 10/12/2012
    • Tim Adler
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    The star also says he is eyeing the Gulf region for a possible future project. READ MORE

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  10. Judge: 'Innocence of Muslims' Filmmaker Poses 'Danger to Community'

    Judge: 'Innocence of Muslims' Filmmaker Poses 'Danger to Community'

    3:43 pm PDT 9/27/2012
    • Seth Abramovitch
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    UPDATE: Citing a "lengthy pattern of deception," the court finds "a lack of trust in the defendant at this time" and jails Nakoula Basseley Nakoula. READ MORE

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  11. Brazilian Court Orders YouTube to Remove 'Innocence of Muslims’

    Brazilian Court Orders YouTube to Remove 'Innocence of Muslims’

    3:08 am PDT 9/26/2012
    • THR Staff
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    Another court ordered the arrest of Google's most senior executive in Brazil after the company failed to take down YouTube videos attacking a local mayoral candidate. READ MORE

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  12. Iran Calls for Oscars Boycott Over 'Innocence of Muslims'

    Iran Calls for Oscars Boycott Over 'Innocence of Muslims'

    11:36 am PDT 9/25/2012
    • Seth Abramovitch
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    The announcement comes soon after the country submits "A Cube of Sugar" for foreign-language film awards contention. READ MORE

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  13. 'Innocence of Muslims' Protests: Movie Theaters in Pakistan Set on Fire

    'Innocence of Muslims' Protests: Movie Theaters in Pakistan Set on Fire

    2:11 am PDT 9/21/2012
    • Georg Szalai
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    Reports mention police clashes with protesters despite U.S. government-paid commercials on Pakistani TV, in which President Barack Obama condemns the film. READ MORE

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  14. Judge Rejects Actress Request to Pull 'Muslims' from YouTube

    Judge Rejects Actress Request to Pull 'Muslims' from YouTube

    9:40 am PDT 9/20/2012
    • Matthew Belloni
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    Cindy Lee Garcia's move to have the controversial clip pulled has been denied. READ MORE

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    How an 'Innocence of Muslims' Lawsuit Could Impact Hollywood (Analysis)

    How an 'Innocence of Muslims' Lawsuit Could Impact Hollywood (Analysis)

    8:14 am PDT 9/20/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    If an actress is able to get past any written agreement she signed and convince a judge she worked on a film under fraudulent pretenses, more controversy could be around the bend. READ MORE

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    'Innocence of Muslims' Actress Sues Producer, YouTube

    'Innocence of Muslims' Actress Sues Producer, YouTube

    11:40 am PDT 9/19/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    Cindy Lee Garcia demands that YouTube take the film off of the video-sharing site. READ MORE

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  17. In the Magazine
    Does 'Innocence of Muslims' Actually Exist?

    Does 'Innocence of Muslims' Actually Exist?

    5:00 am PDT 9/19/2012
    • Paul Bond
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    Controversial film reportedly screened in Hollywood -- but no one attended, and no employees watched the movie. READ MORE

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  18. French Satire Magazine Expected to Draw Anger With Prophet Mohammed Cartoons

    French Satire Magazine Expected to Draw Anger With Prophet Mohammed Cartoons

    2:19 am PDT 9/19/2012
    • Georg Szalai
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    Meanwhile, Egypt issued arrest warrants, including one for the man believed to be the producer of "Innocence Of Muslims," which has caused riots across many countries. READ MORE

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  19. German Far Right Group Says It's Going Ahead With 'Innocence of Muslims' Screening

    German Far Right Group Says It's Going Ahead With 'Innocence of Muslims' Screening

    7:32 am PDT 9/18/2012
    • Scott Roxborough
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    "Islamic terrorists can't dictate what we can and can't show in a free country like Germany,” a Pro Deutschland politician tells THR. READ MORE

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  20. Germany Considers Banning 'Innocence of Muslims'

    Germany Considers Banning 'Innocence of Muslims'

    1:01 pm PDT 9/17/2012
    • Scott Roxborough
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    Interior ministry will also prevent controversial anti-Islamic pastor Terry Jones from visiting the country. READ MORE

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