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El Paso County Republican Party chair announces plan to sue Sacha Baron Cohen

Michael Aboud, chair of the El Paso County Republican Party, said he plans to sue Sacha Baron Cohen over footage of Aboud in the satirical film Ali G: Who Iz I? Aboud said he believed he was participating in a documentary about illegal immigration, not a comedy film.

Where
El Paso County, Texas
When
Oct. 22, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: El Paso

Taxes and money

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Who's involved

  • Michael AboudChair of El Paso County Republican Party
  • Sacha Baron CohenFilmmaker

The facts

  • Michael Aboud appears in the satirical film Ali G: Who Iz I?1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Aboud said he believed he was participating in a documentary about illegal immigration.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • The Guardian contacted Aboud on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2026, about his film participation.1

Who said what

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  • Michael Aboud Sacha Baron Cohen and his crew are liars who deceive people.1 2
  • Michael Aboud He intends to sue Sacha Baron Cohen.1 2
  • Michael Aboud Sacha Baron Cohen is a pervert.1

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  • Republican leader embarrassed by Ali G film says he plans to sue Sacha Baron Cohen: ‘A liar and a pervert’

    The Guardian

  • El Paso County Republican Party Chair Plans to Sue Sacha Baron Cohen Over Satirical Film Participation

    SSBCrack

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  1. Republican leader embarrassed by Ali G film says he plans to sue Sacha Baron Cohen: ‘A liar and a pervert’ The Guardian Left, October 22, 2026
  2. El Paso County Republican Party Chair Plans to Sue Sacha Baron Cohen Over Satirical Film Participation SSBCrack Not rated, October 23, 2026

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