ABC Evening News for Tuesday, Nov 13, 1984
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(Studio) William Westmoreland's libel suit against CBS News and Ariel Sharon's against "Time" magazine noted underway in same New York City courthouse.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(NYC) Sharon's suit against "Time", stemming from magazine coverage of Christian Phalangists' massacre in Palestinian refugee camp in Beirut, Lebanon, following assassination of Bashir Gemayel in 1982, and Sharon's possible role, examined. ["Time" spokesperson Michael LUFTMAN - defs. article.] [Sharon's attorney Milton GOULD - feels confident.] Gould's opening statement and that of "Time" attorney outlined.
REPORTER: Michael Connor Artist: Aggie Whelan Kenny
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