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Friday, June 3, 2011

Attorney Sanctioned for Suit Against Jews for Jesus Appeals Yet Again

Liberty Counsel
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT - 800-671-1776 or Media@LC.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 3, 2011
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West Palm Beach, FL - After having multiple counts repeatedly dismissed in a lawsuit filed against Jews for Jesus, state circuit Judge Edward Fine sanctioned attorney Barry Silver and ordered him to pay $52,827.90 in attorney's fees and costs. Silver continues to litigate the case and has now filed an appeal to the state appellate court. Liberty Counsel represents Jews for Jesus in the case of Rapp v. Jews for Jesus. This week Liberty Counsel filed its brief, arguing that the appellate court should uphold the monetary sanctions against Silver.
One year after the publication of a Jews for Jesus newsletter in which Edith Rapp's stepson, Bruce Rapp, stated that Mrs. Rapp "prayed the sinners prayer," Edith filed a lawsuit with the help of Silver against Jews for Jesus, claiming that the organization had defamed her by stating she was a "Jewish believer." Liberty Counsel filed several motions to dismiss, which were granted by the court, but Silver refiled the complaints. Based on this behavior, the court sanctioned Silver. Judge Fine also stated it is up to the Florida Bar to pursue any additional sanctions. Silver has now appealed this decision. If he loses the appeal, he will likely be ordered to pay additional attorney's fees and costs.
Mathew Staver, Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel, commented:
"Lawyers may not use the cover of a lawsuit to defame their opponents. This case has essentially turned into a polemic against Christianity in general and Jews for Jesus in particular. Such use of the judicial system is inappropriate."
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