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> Please help if you can. This is truly an important case. If Ed loses it,
> if the other side succeeds in branding him an anti-Semite because of his
> criticism of Israel, the implications will be wide spread.
>
> Thanks,
> Dorothy
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> From: "edcorrigan"<edcor...@edcorrigan.ca>
> To:<undisclosed-recipients:>
> Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 12:24 AM
> Subject: October 14, 2011 Update on Ed Corrigan's libel trial against the
> accusation he is anti-Semitic
>
>
> > Friends
> >
> > I have now received 28 letters of support from Jewish academics and
> > activists. I have also received a letter of support from Independent
> > Jewish Voices (Canada) which was previously distributed. I have also
> > received support letter from 8 other prominent activists and authors who
> > are not Jewish. As noted in my previous email I have also received letters
> > of support from the editors of Middle East Policy, Dissident Voice and of
> > course Jewish Outlook. I am expecting several more such letters from
> > other publishers. Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East
> > (CJPME) have also written a powerful letter addressing the issue of
> > "anti-semitism" and Palestinian human rights. CJPME recently sponsored
> > Amira Hass's tour of Canada.
> >
> > I have also distributed a statement from Professor Noam Chomsky and a
> > letter from The Editor of Outlook published by the Jewish Outlook Society.
> > Below is a copied version of the Support letter from Norton Mezvinsky,
> > Distinguished Connecticut State University Professor of History (Emeritus)
> > and President, International Council for Middle East Studies, Washington,
> > D.C. I have also received promises of letters from a number of other
> > Jewish individuals and Jewish organizations. More letters are need to make
> > an overwhelmingly strong legal case that criticism of Israel or Zionism or
> > defending Palestinian human rights is not anti-semitic.
> >
> > I thank those individuals and organizations who have come forward on my
> > behalf.
> >
> > As noted in my previous update I have now received the Defendant's list of
> > witnesses. The list includes the defendant; Clayton C. Ruby, a well known
> > Civil Liberties lawyer and member of the Law Union of Ontario; Windsor
> > Lawyer Victoria Cross also a member of the Law Union and who is active
> > with the NDP; and Winnipeg lawyer David Matas who is the senior legal
> > counsel of B'nai Brith Canada. Victoria Cross and Law Union member also
> > asked to be put on my personal Middle East information email list, no
> > doubt to gather information for the case.
> >
> > My witnesses include a leading Jewish academic, a prominent Jewish
> > activist and another prominent academic who has published a book
> > critiquing the so called "new anti-semitism" who have agreed to testify on
> > my behalf in the law suit and to support the premise that criticism of
> > Israel or of Zionism is not anti-semitic. I have also approached a number
> > of other individuals to give testimony.
> >
> > Representative's of one of the major Christian Churches in Canada has also
> > contacted me requesting information on the case and expressing strong
> > concern that criticism of Israel not be deemed anti-semitic. Hopefully
> > they will put their concerns in writing. I have also been contacted by a
> > leading Israeli human rights lawyer who wishes to assist in the law suit.
> >
> > This case will be a precedent setting legal decision on the question "is
> > criticism of Israel or Zionism anti-Semitic." With David Matas, and B'nai
> > Brith, weighing in on the case it is clear the Defense intend to argue
> > that mere criticizing Israel is anti-Semitic. In their Statement of
> > Defense, in my opinion, they could not produce anything of substance that
> > indicated that I had written any articles or said anything even remotely
> > anti-semitic.
> >
> >
> > The vast majority of my articles published on the Israel-Palestine issue
> > has been quoting Jewish and Israeli authors in defense of Palestinian
> > human rights. Quoting Jewish writers can hardly be considered
> > anti-semitic. The rest of my published articles are on Immigration and
> > refugee issues or other political matters.
> >
> > If this allegation of anti-semitism is not refuted in a libel action it
> > will stand against me in terms of my public and professional career. If
> > not with drawn by the Defendant or deemed libel and defamatory by the
> > Court the charge of anti-semitism can be leveled at any person who
> > criticizes Israel, or anyone who posts articles critical of Israel on a
> > list serve or who tries to publicly defend Palestinian human rights. The
> > charge of anti-semitism, as you all know, is the big stick that
> > right-wing Zionists and uncritical supporters of Israel's government's
> > policies use to suppress criticism of Israel and Zionism and attack those
> > who defend Palestinian human rights.
> >
> > Resources legal and financial are going to be very important in deciding
> > the outcome. I have received $720 in contributions to help off set the
> > costs of the law suit and for bringing in expert witnesses to testify on
> > the subject of anti-Antisemitism and Palestinian Human Rights. More money
> > has been promised. Much more money will be needed to proceed with this law
> > suit if it proceeds to court and to win the legal battle and to establish
> > a legal precedent that criticism of Israel or Zionism is not anti-Semitic.
> > It will cost a great deal to pay for experts and professional legal
> > counsel. I am presently in discussions with a prominent legal counsel
> > about moving the case to a higher court.
> >
> > I need more letters of support from Jewish academics and activists and
> > also from others concerned that criticism of Israel policies or defending
> > Palestinian human rights might be considered anti-Semitic. Please put the
> > words "Support Letter" in the subject line.
> >
> > If this legal battle is lost it will establish a most unfortunate legal
> > precedent that will be used to silence criticism of Israel and criticism
> > of Zionism in Canada and even beyond. It would be a disaster if defending
> > Palestinian human rights can be attacked as anti-Semitic. Both electronic
> > and signed hard copies of the letters would be appreciated. Donation of
> > cash and other in kind support are also needed. Any money raised will be
> > allocated specifically to this case. Check should be made out to Edward C.
> > Corrigan and marked for legal case and send to the below address.
> >
> > If you would like more information on this subject especially to write a
> > support letter please do not hesitate to contact me. Please read Norton
> > Mezvinsky, Distinguished Connecticut State University Professor of History
> > (Emeritus), and President, International Council for Middle East Studies,
> > Washington, D.C support letter found below.
> >
> > Edward C. Corrigan
> > Barrister& Solicitor
> > Certified Specialist in Citizenship and Immigration
> > and Immigration and Refugee Protection
> > 383 Richmond Street, Suite 902
> > London, Ontario, Canada
> > N6A 3C4
> >
> > (tel) 519-439-4015
> > (fax) 519-439-7657
> > Toll free 1-800-883-6217
> >
> > web site www.edcorrigan.ca
> >
> > On 8/31/2011 4:42 AM, norton mezvinsky wrote to:
> >
> > Edward C. Corrigan
> > Barrister and Solicitor
> > 383 Richmond Street
> > Suite 902
> > London, Ontario
> > Canada NGA3C4
> >
> >
> > I am writing in reference to Edward C. Corrigan's libel and slander law
> > suit.
> >
> > To refer to Edward Corrigan as "one of Canada's most notorious
> > anti-Semites" clearly constitutes libel and slander. His criticism of
> > specific Israeli policies, especially those that are oppressive to
> > Palestinians, and his opposition to Zionism are not only correct and
> > justifiable but are within the context of the most positive and prophetic
> > Jewish traditions. Numerous Jews, some of whom who are religious and some
> > of whom who are secular, as well as many non-Jews have expressed and do
> > express with abundant evidence the same criticisms of Israeli policies and
> > Zionism as does Edward Corrigan. Many of the Jews who so criticize are
> > Israeli Jews; they include leading Israeli academics and politicians.
> >
> > Extreme Zionist apologists often attempt to silence anti-Zionist critics
> > by using the charge of anti-Semitism. This charge unfortunately, if not
> > refuted and vigorously opposed,can, as it sometimes has, unduly ruin a
> > person's reputation in the public arena. In order to defend and protect
> > his reputation against this fallacious and unfair attack, Edward Corrigan
> > has correctly initiated his law suit. He should prevail. If successful in
> > and with his law suit, Edward Corrigan will not only protect his own
> > reputation, he will also reveal, at least to some extent, the unwarranted
> > and illegal activity of some people who have tried to utilize a false
> > anti-Semitic campaign.
> >
> > I also want to point out that articles, written by Edward Corrigan, and
> > the other material he sends regularly to many individuals interested in
> > the Middle East are informative and useful. Speaking for myself, I use
> > some of what he sends in my writing and other work. I am among many who
> > appreciate Edward Corrigan for his highly principled activity.
> >
> > I repeat and emphasize: To call Edward Corrigan anti-Semitic is
> > ridiculous, vicious and illegal.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Norton Mezvinsky
> > Distinguished Connecticut State University Professor of History (Emeritus)
> > President, International Council for Middle East Studies, Washington, D.C.
> >
> >
> >
>
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> Subject: October 14, 2011 Update on Ed Corrigan's libel trial against the accusation he is anti-Semitic
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>
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: [newprofile message:4440] Fw: October 14, 2011 Update on Ed
> Corrigan's libel trial against the accusation he is anti-Semitic
> Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 23:29:39 +0200
> To: <Undisclosed-Recipient:;>
>
>
>
> Please help if you can. This is truly an important case. If Ed loses it,
> if the other side succeeds in branding him an anti-Semite because of his
> criticism of Israel, the implications will be wide spread.
>
> Thanks,
> Dorothy
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "edcorrigan"<edcor...@edcorrigan.ca>
> To:<undisclosed-recipients:>
> Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 12:24 AM
> Subject: October 14, 2011 Update on Ed Corrigan's libel trial against the
> accusation he is anti-Semitic
>
>
> > Friends
> >
> > I have now received 28 letters of support from Jewish academics and
> > activists. I have also received a letter of support from Independent
> > Jewish Voices (Canada) which was previously distributed. I have also
> > received support letter from 8 other prominent activists and authors who
> > are not Jewish. As noted in my previous email I have also received letters
> > of support from the editors of Middle East Policy, Dissident Voice and of
> > course Jewish Outlook. I am expecting several more such letters from
> > other publishers. Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East
> > (CJPME) have also written a powerful letter addressing the issue of
> > "anti-semitism" and Palestinian human rights. CJPME recently sponsored
> > Amira Hass's tour of Canada.
> >
> > I have also distributed a statement from Professor Noam Chomsky and a
> > letter from The Editor of Outlook published by the Jewish Outlook Society.
> > Below is a copied version of the Support letter from Norton Mezvinsky,
> > Distinguished Connecticut State University Professor of History (Emeritus)
> > and President, International Council for Middle East Studies, Washington,
> > D.C. I have also received promises of letters from a number of other
> > Jewish individuals and Jewish organizations. More letters are need to make
> > an overwhelmingly strong legal case that criticism of Israel or Zionism or
> > defending Palestinian human rights is not anti-semitic.
> >
> > I thank those individuals and organizations who have come forward on my
> > behalf.
> >
> > As noted in my previous update I have now received the Defendant's list of
> > witnesses. The list includes the defendant; Clayton C. Ruby, a well known
> > Civil Liberties lawyer and member of the Law Union of Ontario; Windsor
> > Lawyer Victoria Cross also a member of the Law Union and who is active
> > with the NDP; and Winnipeg lawyer David Matas who is the senior legal
> > counsel of B'nai Brith Canada. Victoria Cross and Law Union member also
> > asked to be put on my personal Middle East information email list, no
> > doubt to gather information for the case.
> >
> > My witnesses include a leading Jewish academic, a prominent Jewish
> > activist and another prominent academic who has published a book
> > critiquing the so called "new anti-semitism" who have agreed to testify on
> > my behalf in the law suit and to support the premise that criticism of
> > Israel or of Zionism is not anti-semitic. I have also approached a number
> > of other individuals to give testimony.
> >
> > Representative's of one of the major Christian Churches in Canada has also
> > contacted me requesting information on the case and expressing strong
> > concern that criticism of Israel not be deemed anti-semitic. Hopefully
> > they will put their concerns in writing. I have also been contacted by a
> > leading Israeli human rights lawyer who wishes to assist in the law suit.
> >
> > This case will be a precedent setting legal decision on the question "is
> > criticism of Israel or Zionism anti-Semitic." With David Matas, and B'nai
> > Brith, weighing in on the case it is clear the Defense intend to argue
> > that mere criticizing Israel is anti-Semitic. In their Statement of
> > Defense, in my opinion, they could not produce anything of substance that
> > indicated that I had written any articles or said anything even remotely
> > anti-semitic.
> >
> >
> > The vast majority of my articles published on the Israel-Palestine issue
> > has been quoting Jewish and Israeli authors in defense of Palestinian
> > human rights. Quoting Jewish writers can hardly be considered
> > anti-semitic. The rest of my published articles are on Immigration and
> > refugee issues or other political matters.
> >
> > If this allegation of anti-semitism is not refuted in a libel action it
> > will stand against me in terms of my public and professional career. If
> > not with drawn by the Defendant or deemed libel and defamatory by the
> > Court the charge of anti-semitism can be leveled at any person who
> > criticizes Israel, or anyone who posts articles critical of Israel on a
> > list serve or who tries to publicly defend Palestinian human rights. The
> > charge of anti-semitism, as you all know, is the big stick that
> > right-wing Zionists and uncritical supporters of Israel's government's
> > policies use to suppress criticism of Israel and Zionism and attack those
> > who defend Palestinian human rights.
> >
> > Resources legal and financial are going to be very important in deciding
> > the outcome. I have received $720 in contributions to help off set the
> > costs of the law suit and for bringing in expert witnesses to testify on
> > the subject of anti-Antisemitism and Palestinian Human Rights. More money
> > has been promised. Much more money will be needed to proceed with this law
> > suit if it proceeds to court and to win the legal battle and to establish
> > a legal precedent that criticism of Israel or Zionism is not anti-Semitic.
> > It will cost a great deal to pay for experts and professional legal
> > counsel. I am presently in discussions with a prominent legal counsel
> > about moving the case to a higher court.
> >
> > I need more letters of support from Jewish academics and activists and
> > also from others concerned that criticism of Israel policies or defending
> > Palestinian human rights might be considered anti-Semitic. Please put the
> > words "Support Letter" in the subject line.
> >
> > If this legal battle is lost it will establish a most unfortunate legal
> > precedent that will be used to silence criticism of Israel and criticism
> > of Zionism in Canada and even beyond. It would be a disaster if defending
> > Palestinian human rights can be attacked as anti-Semitic. Both electronic
> > and signed hard copies of the letters would be appreciated. Donation of
> > cash and other in kind support are also needed. Any money raised will be
> > allocated specifically to this case. Check should be made out to Edward C.
> > Corrigan and marked for legal case and send to the below address.
> >
> > If you would like more information on this subject especially to write a
> > support letter please do not hesitate to contact me. Please read Norton
> > Mezvinsky, Distinguished Connecticut State University Professor of History
> > (Emeritus), and President, International Council for Middle East Studies,
> > Washington, D.C support letter found below.
> >
> > Edward C. Corrigan
> > Barrister& Solicitor
> > Certified Specialist in Citizenship and Immigration
> > and Immigration and Refugee Protection
> > 383 Richmond Street, Suite 902
> > London, Ontario, Canada
> > N6A 3C4
> >
> > (tel) 519-439-4015
> > (fax) 519-439-7657
> > Toll free 1-800-883-6217
> >
> > web site www.edcorrigan.ca
> >
> > On 8/31/2011 4:42 AM, norton mezvinsky wrote to:
> >
> > Edward C. Corrigan
> > Barrister and Solicitor
> > 383 Richmond Street
> > Suite 902
> > London, Ontario
> > Canada NGA3C4
> >
> >
> > I am writing in reference to Edward C. Corrigan's libel and slander law
> > suit.
> >
> > To refer to Edward Corrigan as "one of Canada's most notorious
> > anti-Semites" clearly constitutes libel and slander. His criticism of
> > specific Israeli policies, especially those that are oppressive to
> > Palestinians, and his opposition to Zionism are not only correct and
> > justifiable but are within the context of the most positive and prophetic
> > Jewish traditions. Numerous Jews, some of whom who are religious and some
> > of whom who are secular, as well as many non-Jews have expressed and do
> > express with abundant evidence the same criticisms of Israeli policies and
> > Zionism as does Edward Corrigan. Many of the Jews who so criticize are
> > Israeli Jews; they include leading Israeli academics and politicians.
> >
> > Extreme Zionist apologists often attempt to silence anti-Zionist critics
> > by using the charge of anti-Semitism. This charge unfortunately, if not
> > refuted and vigorously opposed,can, as it sometimes has, unduly ruin a
> > person's reputation in the public arena. In order to defend and protect
> > his reputation against this fallacious and unfair attack, Edward Corrigan
> > has correctly initiated his law suit. He should prevail. If successful in
> > and with his law suit, Edward Corrigan will not only protect his own
> > reputation, he will also reveal, at least to some extent, the unwarranted
> > and illegal activity of some people who have tried to utilize a false
> > anti-Semitic campaign.
> >
> > I also want to point out that articles, written by Edward Corrigan, and
> > the other material he sends regularly to many individuals interested in
> > the Middle East are informative and useful. Speaking for myself, I use
> > some of what he sends in my writing and other work. I am among many who
> > appreciate Edward Corrigan for his highly principled activity.
> >
> > I repeat and emphasize: To call Edward Corrigan anti-Semitic is
> > ridiculous, vicious and illegal.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Norton Mezvinsky
> > Distinguished Connecticut State University Professor of History (Emeritus)
> > President, International Council for Middle East Studies, Washington, D.C.
> >
> >
> >
>
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