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    Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:38:10

    Madonna to Be Sued Over Swastika Usage - A French politico is not happy

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    In her stage show on her MDNA tour, Madonna includes images of political leaders, like Marine Le Pen, of the French right wing National Front party. But she takes it a step further and superimposes a swastika on Le Pen's head. Le Pen and her party found it offensive, so Madge was warned to yank the images from the video montage when she hit France. She didn't comply with the request or alter/remove the image and now, a lawsuit is coming.

    "A private plaintiff's case for insult will be presented next week," Florian Philippot, vice-president of the National Front, told Reuters.

    What do you think of this situation?

    —Maggie Pannacione
    07.18.12



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