Rather Lawsuit Says He Was ‘Scapegoat’
September 20, 2007
The lawsuit claims Rather was made a “scapegoat” to placate the Bush administration after questions arose about the story, which concerned President Bush’s military service during the Vietnam War.
The 75-year-old Rather, whose final months at CBS were clouded by controversy over the story, said the defendants’ actions damaged his reputation and cost him significantly. He was removed from his “CBS Evening News” post in March 2005.
The Associated Press: Rather Lawsuit Says He Was ‘Scapegoat’
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