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Star Wars Kid files lawsuit
by Jolex Del Pilar
Friday, July 25, 2003
Parents site "psychological damage" from abuse of video spread on net.
The parents of the now famous Star Wars Kid have filed suit against the parents of the four teenage youths responsible for uploading the video to Kazaa for distribution.
Ghyslian Raza of Quebec, Canada, became famous in "humor video" circles for his enthusiastic and often energetic portrayal of a Star Wars Duel.
The suit, which seeks $160,000 in damages, states that the young Ghyslian has undergone psychiatric care as a result of the humiliation he has received from classmates and "fans" mocking him who have seen the video.
Support for Ghyslian has been widespread however as support for the teen has been donated to him in the form of money and even an Apple iPod.
A petition has been recently garnering support that seeks to attain a spot for Ghyslian in the next Star Wars film.
--- Jolex Del Pilar
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