Will Elisabeth Hasselbeck be found guilty of plagiarism?

Settled as No

A federal judge in Massachusetts has dismissed a lawsuit accusing television personality Elisabeth Hasselbeck of plagiarism. Hassett lawyer Richard Cunha said Monday that while he still believes there were instances of plagiarism, he isn't sure they were egregious enough for his client to recover money damages.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/17/elisabeth-hasselbeck-plag_n_360356.html

Background:

Background: BOSTON — "The View" co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck has been accused of plagiarism.

A lawsuit in federal court in Massachusetts alleges that Hasselbeck lifted "word for word" content from a book on celiac disease written by a self-published author on Cape Cod.

Hasselbeck's book, "The G-Free Diet: A Gluten-Free Survival Guide" has appeared over the last month in several best-selling lists.

The lawsuit was filed by author Susan Hassett, who says she sent Hasselbeck a copy of her "Living With Celiac Disease" book as a courtesy after the TV celebrity disclosed she had the illness last year.

A lawyer for Hassett declined to comment Tuesday. A phone message left with Hasselbeck's agent, Andy Cohen, was not immediately returned.

If Hasselbeck settles out of court it will qualify as a YES. Details of the settlement terms are not important. ONLY a court of law finding her Not Guilty or dismissing the case due to lack of evidence will qualify a No settlement.

Settlement date is not fixed.

Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source.

Forecast history %

Yes

68%

32%

Settled as No on Tue 17th Nov 2009 12:09pm PST

Activity: H$25,665
Predictions: 87
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Suspend date: Tue 1st Jun 11:59pm PST (10 weeks to go)
Settlement date: Tue 17th Nov 2009 12:09pm PST

Initial likelihoods: Yes: 55%

Action history:

Created Tue 23rd Jun 2009 11:07am PST by

conspiracy2riot Level 13, Psychic (H$94,932)

Settlement requested Tue 17th Nov 2009 10:59am PST by

conspiracy2riot Level 13, Psychic (H$94,932)

: Looks like this should settle as a No because a judge just tossed the case.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/17/elisabeth-hasselbeck-plag_n_360356.html

Settled as 'No' Tue 17th Nov 2009 12:09pm PST by

sqlman [Admin]

: A federal judge in Massachusetts has dismissed a lawsuit accusing television personality Elisabeth Hasselbeck of plagiarism. Hassett lawyer Richard Cunha said Monday that while he still believes there were instances of plagiarism, he isn't sure they were egregious enough for his client to recover money damages.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/17/elisabeth-hasselbeck-plag_n_360356.html

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