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Anti-Islam Filmmaker Sentenced To Prison For Probation Violations

The California filmmaker behind a controversial anti-Muslim film was sentenced to a year in prison on Wednesday for probation violations in connection with a 2010 bank fraud conviction.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/11/07

A sketch of Yongda Huang Harris, 28, as he appears in federal court. (credit: Mona Edwards)

Attorney For ‘Muslims’ Filmmaker To Represent LAX Body Armor Suspect

A 28-year-old Boston man who was arrested at LAX wearing body armor and transporting body bags and a hatchet will be represented by the same attorney for the filmmaker behind a notorious anti-Islam movie.

2012/10/10

Hearing Set For Alleged Filmmaker Of Anti-Islamic Movie

A man behind an anti-Islamic film that sparked violence in the Middle East is expected in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday to determine whether he should be sent back to prison for violating his probation.

2012/10/06

Anti-Islam Filmmaker Arrested Allegedly For Parole Violations

Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, the filmmaker behind the anti-Islam movie that sparked deadly riots around the globe, was arrested Thursday.

2012/09/27

Actress Files Second Lawsuit To Have Anti-Muslim Film Removed From YouTube

An actress who appeared in an anti-Muslim movie trailer that sparked violence in the Middle East has filed a federal lawsuit in Los Angeles against the filmmaker and YouTube to have the clip taken down.

2012/09/27

Our cameras captured sheriff's deputies escorting Nakoula Nakoula for questioning by federal probation officers on a separate matter. (credit: CBS)

‘Innocence of Muslims’ Film Got LA County Permit For Shoot

The makers of an anti-Muslim film that sparked violent protests had a one-day permit to shoot parts of the movie at a Los Angeles County ranch and were allowed to use animals and fire.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/20

Judge Denies Actress’ Request To Force YouTube To Remove Anti-Muslim Film

A judge denied a request Thursday made on behalf of actress Cindy Lee Garcia to issue a restraining order forcing YouTube to remove an anti-Muslim film blamed for causing riots in the Middle East.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/20

Actress In ‘Innocence of Muslims’ Film Sues For Its Removal

An actress who appears in the anti-Muslim film trailer that has sparked riots in the Middle East is suing the filmmaker for fraud and slander, and is asking a judge to order YouTube to take down the clip.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/19

SoCal Muslims, Coptic Christians Speak Out Against Anti-American Violence In Middle East

High-ranking members of Southland Muslim and Coptic Christian communities held a news conference Monday condemning the anti-American violence in the Middle East.

2012/09/17

2nd ‘Innocence Of Muslims’ Actress Says Actors Were Unaware Of Film’s Anti-Muhammad Plot

A second actress from the controversial anti-Muslim film “Innocence of Muslims” says she is stunned by the backlash ignited by the low-budget project.

2012/09/17

Family Reunited With Alleged Anti-Islam Filmmaker

The family of a filmmaker linked to an anti-Islamic movie has left their California home in the middle of the night.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/17

Father Zakaria Botros. (credit: FatherZakaria.net)

Local Cleric Seen As Major Influence On Anti-Islam Filmmaker

A third Southern Californian man might have a behind-the-scene connection to “Innocence of Muslims,” the anti-Islam film that has set off deadly protests around the world.

2012/09/16

Muslim, Christian Leaders Plan Meeting To Condemn Violence

A group of Muslim and Coptic Christian leaders plan to meet to denounce the violence that the film “Innocence of Muslims” has sparked around the world.

2012/09/16

Alleged ‘Innocence Of Muslims’ Filmmaker May Be Back In Hiding

A Cerritos man believed to be the maker of an anti-Islam movie that sparked riots around the globe may be back in hiding.

2012/09/16

Steven Klein of Hemet was an advisor on the film. He spoke to our reporters earlier in the week. (credit: CBS)

‘Innocence of Muslims’ Film Consultant Reports Death Threats

The Riverside County man, who served as a consultant to the anti-Islamic film that has sparked anti-American demonstrations in the Middle East, says he has received numerous death threats.

2012/09/15