Republican leader embarrassed by Ali G film says he plans to sue Sacha Baron Cohen: ‘A liar and a pervert’
Summary
Michael Aboud, chair of the El Paso County Republican Party, said he plans to sue comedian Sacha Baron Cohen after footage of him appeared in the satirical film *Ali G: Who Iz I?*. Aboud claims he was misled about the film’s purpose and was unaware it was a comedy, while the film shows him participating in a staged training and mission involving exaggerated and fictional scenes.Key Facts
- Michael Aboud is the chair of the El Paso County Republican Party.
- He appeared in Sacha Baron Cohen’s satirical film *Ali G: Who Iz I?* without knowing it was a comedy.
- The film features Aboud in a fake training program with a character who teaches self-defense using protective plastic buttocks and other absurd elements.
- The storyline includes a fictional mission to stop a baby from being born on US soil.
- Aboud called Baron Cohen and his team liars and said he plans to sue them.
- Another participant, Joshua Loudermilk, seems more aware and supportive of the film.
- The film repeatedly states that Aboud and Loudermilk were not aware of the full context of the project.
- The film is a satire that uses exaggerated and fictional scenes to make its points.
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