Morris Sadek
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Morris Sadek is a Coptic American lawyer and activist who reportedly brought YouTube video Innocence of Muslims to the attention of the Arabic-speaking world, where it was denounced by protesters at American embassies and consulates. His Egyptian citizenship had previously been revoked for promoting the invasion of Egypt and attacking Islam.[1][2] A vocal opponent of Islam, he reportedly protested the Ground Zero Mosque on September 11, 2010, with crucifix, Bible, and American flag, stating that "Islam is a religion." On September 6, 2012, he is reported to have sent out mails to journalists containing the link to the 14-minute version of the film Innocence of Muslims.[3][2]
References
- ^ "US envoy dies in Benghazi consulate attack - Africa". Al Jazeera English. Retrieved 2012-09-18.
- ^ a b Pamela Constable (2012-09-13). "Egyptian Christian activist in Virginia promoted video that sparked furor". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2012-09-18.
- ^ Nissenbaum, Dion (2012-09-13). "Behind Video, a Web of Questions - WSJ.com". Online.wsj.com. Retrieved 2012-09-18.
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