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Judge Dismisses $27M Defamation Lawsuit Against Comedian Over 'Lion King' Joke; Legal Fees Sought

A judge dismissed $27 million defamation lawsuit over a comedic translation of the Zulu chant in 'Circle of Life' from Disney's 'The Lion King.'

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