Cadman biographer threatens to sue Conservatives
Updated Fri. Feb. 13 2009 4:08 PM ET
The Canadian Press
OTTAWA -- Chuck Cadman's biographer says he might sue the Conservative government for smearing his reputation.
But facing a Tory party with deep pockets, Tom Zytaruk says he would first need a lawyer willing to work for free before seeking reputational damages.
He says he's fed up with watching the Conservatives spread lies about him - and taking for granted that he can't afford a legal fight.
At issue is an interview Zytaruk taped with Stephen Harper several months before Harper became prime minister.
On that tape Harper was overheard discussing a financial offer made to Cadman, the late B.C. MP, in exchange for his support in a crucial parliamentary vote.
The Conservatives have repeatedly claimed that the tape was doctored, even after one of their own experts concluded that the relevant portions were not.
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