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| Mister Jack Ass sues Viacom over show
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Indiantelevision.com
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(3 January 2003 2:00 pm) |
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| LOS ANGELES: Bob Craft, a Montana based
man who legally changed his name to "Jack Ass" back in 1997 has sued
media conglomerate Viacom. He claims that the television show and
movie Jackass has damaged his reputation. In India the show airs on
MTV. |
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| Craft (aka Ass) said that he changed his
name to raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving and responsible
choices. A Reuters report indicates that Craft changed his name after
his brother and friend were killed in a car crash. He will be representing
himself and will be claiming damages to the tune of US $10 million
or more. |
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Jackass with Johnny Knoxville features outrageous
and dangerous stunts. Fans have suffered casualties in attempts to
mimic the same. In December, a Mexican teen lost his life while attempting
a stunt.
Craft (aka Ass) hosts a web site (www.andiass.com) centred around
a donkey-like cartoon character "Andi Ass," which touts T-shirts,
baseball caps, souvenir beer bottles and a message of responsible
drinking. |
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