COHEN RECEIVES DEATH THREATS
SACHA BARON COHEN is reportedly fearing for his life after receiving death threats, believed to be from a terrorist group.
The British funnyman has sparked controversy worldwide following the release of his movie Bruno, based on his outrageous Austrian fashionista alter-ego.
Cohen has been forced to step up security to protect himself and his family after his lawyers reportedly confirmed he is being targeted by a group "that has claimed responsibility for recent terrorist attacks", according to Britain’s Daily Star.
In the film, the 37 year old is kidnapped by the armed Al Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade and is seen ridiculing the Islamic group’s ‘leader’ Ayman Abu Aita in one of the scenes.
But Aita claims he was duped into the interview under false pretences and insists that he is no longer involved with the group.
In a statement, the Martyrs’ Brigade says, "This was a dirty use of our brother Ayman and we don’t accept that the name of the Al Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade is part of the movie. We reserve the right to respond in the way that we feel suitable." A spokesperson for Cohen says, "I don’t know anything about this."
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