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Simpsonized

“Goodfellas” actor Frank Sivero’s bid to end the life of “The Simpsons” mob henchman Louie was shot down by a California appeals court Tuesday, which found Sivero had simply been “Simpsonized” – a transformative use protected by the First Amendment.

LOS ANGELES – “Goodfellas” actor Frank Sivero’s bid to end the life of “The Simpsons” mob henchman Louie was shot down by a California appeals court Tuesday, which found Sivero had simply been “Simpsonized” – a transformative use protected by the First Amendment.

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