Republican Leader Threatens Lawsuit Against Sacha Baron Cohen Over Ali G Film

A local Republican official plans to sue Sacha Baron Cohen over deceptive footage used in a satirical film.

A local Republican leader in Texas has threatened legal action against Sacha Baron Cohen following his appearance in the satirical film Ali G: Who Iz I. Michael Aboud stated he was misled into participating under the false impression that the project was a serious documentary about border crossings. The controversial footage features the politician in scenarios that he now condemns as deceptive and humiliating.

• The grievanceMichael Aboud accused the film-maker of operating as a liar and a pervert after seeing the final cut.
• The locationThe dispute centers on the political activities of the El Paso County Republican Party chair in Texas.