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Discover the latest on the Ted Haggard lawsuit and its surprising withdrawal amidst online controversies.

Written byPhil Plait

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No, Ted HaggardKen HamLarry CraigKent Hovind, not in the way you're hoping. The lawsuit has been withdrawn. Kinda. But it couldn't possibly have anything to do with the fact that Pivar, the classic crackpot in question, is being made to look like a fool on the 'net? Naaaah.

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