Suit Filed Against Fan in Fake Story
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The Oklahoman sues Nebraska fan over bogus story: The Oklahoma Publishing Co. and a sportswriter Monday sued a Nebraska football fan who admitted creating a fake Internet article about two University of Oklahoma quarterbacks. The publishing company is a leading provider of news and information in Oklahoma through its newspaper, The Oklahoman, and Web site, NewsOK.Com. OPUBCO and sportswriter Jake Trotter sued James W. Conradt, the alleged perpetrator of the hoax, in federal court in Oklahoma City. The 10-count civil lawsuit accuses Conradt of libel, copyright violations and trademark infringements. The lawsuit claims Conradt used Oklahoman staff writer Jake Trotter's byline and various OPUBCO trademarks to give the bogus Internet article the appearance of legitimacy. Conradt placed Trotter in a false light and damaged his reputation and occupation by publishing the story, the lawsuit alleges. (More at The Oklahoman)
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The Oklahoman sues Nebraska fan over bogus story: The Oklahoma Publishing Co. and a sportswriter Monday sued a Nebraska football fan who admitted creating a fake Internet article about two University of Oklahoma quarterbacks. The publishing company is a leading provider of news and information in Oklahoma through its newspaper, The Oklahoman, and Web site, NewsOK.Com. OPUBCO and sportswriter Jake Trotter sued James W. Conradt, the alleged perpetrator of the hoax, in federal court in Oklahoma City. The 10-count civil lawsuit accuses Conradt of libel, copyright violations and trademark infringements. The lawsuit claims Conradt used Oklahoman staff writer Jake Trotter's byline and various OPUBCO trademarks to give the bogus Internet article the appearance of legitimacy. Conradt placed Trotter in a false light and damaged his reputation and occupation by publishing the story, the lawsuit alleges. (More at The Oklahoman)
Greatest wins of the 2000s -- No. 6: SoonerSports.com
Oklahoma’s Greatest Football All-American (1979-1983): Crimson and Cream Machine
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