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Bob Vylan to Sue BBC for Defamation Over Glastonbury Performance
British punk duo Bob Vylan announced their intention to sue the BBC for defamation following the broadcaster's reaction to their Glastonbury performance. The band claims the BBC placed inaccurate labels upon them.
3 Jul, 12:00 — 3 Jul, 17:06
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rolling-stoneMostly Factual41d ago
Bob Vylan to Sue BBC for Defamation Over Glastonbury Performance Reaction
"Seeing the opportunity to remind them the power of the people that they are attempting to silence, we had no choice but to take on this fight," rap duo said Friday
By Daniel Kreps
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Bob Vylan to sue BBC for “placing labels upon us that did not, do not and never will fit” after Glastonbury controversy
The BBC said it “deeply” regretted broadcasting the set, describing the "death to the IDF" chants as “anti-Semitic sentiments” that were “utterly unacceptable” The post Bob Vylan to sue BBC for “placing labels upon us that did not, do not and never will fit” after Glastonbury controversy appeared first on NME.
By Max Pilley
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