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"Madea Goes To Jail" Actor /Director Tyler Perry Sued For Copyright Infringement Over "The Goodness Of Jesus"

Posted by ChasinDatPaper on November 27, 2009 at 12:30pm

TMZ Reports Tyler Perry used too much of the goodness of Jesus in his movie, "Madea Goes to Jail," at least according to a new federal lawsuit obtained by TMZ. The suit, filed by the personal representative of deceased gospel singer/songwriter Bertha James, claims Perry lifted an entire verse from a song James wrote in 1950 -- "When I Think of the Goodness of Jesus." The suit claims Perry pilfered the verse and used it in "Madea" -- specifically, "incorporating the entire Chorus in a monologue delivered by the main character in 'Madea" referencing her deliverance from a jail sentence and leniency for repetitive criminal conduct, in a staged court proceeding presided over by 'Judge Mabeline.'" Bertha's estate, which is also suing Lionsgate Entertainment, wants unspecified damages for copyright infringement. Read Documents Here
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  • booboo spirit~ November 28, 2009 at 12:32am
    WHAT....r u serious....dont know the whole story.....
    I hope he did not....

    booboo spirit~
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