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Pauly Shore May Sue Sacha Baron Cohen for Stealing Baby Adoption Gag

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July 3, 2009

Jay-Z Celebrates The Grand Opening Of The 40/40 ClubIt should come as no surprise that Sacha Baron Cohen, the controversial star of “Borat,” and now “Bruno” may be under more legal fire.  But you may not have guessed the source of that fire.  Pauly Shore of “Encino Man” fame.

The following report comes from the NY Daily News:

“There may be more trouble brewing for Sacha Baron Cohen. Comedian Pauly Shore is the latest person to threaten the ‘Bruno’ star with legal action, claiming that an adopted-baby bit in the upcoming ‘Bruno’ bears a striking resemblance to the trailer and tag line for his 2007 film, “Adopted.” Shore tells us he has contacted his attorney and is waiting to take legal action against Baron Cohen…”

As of yet, no papers have been served.

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