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Article: The bulletproof vest man takes his case to court
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- Baltimore Afro-American
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- December 17, 1994
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M.R. Cheshire
Baltimore Afro-American
12-17-1994
The bulletproof vest man takes his case to court.
The owner of a controversial Baltimore bulletproof vest company retaliated against several city officials and organizations this week, not with the method of the wild west but with that of the late 20th century - the lawsuit.
Alleging defamation, breach of contract and deprivation of constitutional rights, Robert Abrams, owner of 22nd Century Body Armor, is suing the mayor, city council, Fraternal Order of Police, a Northwest Baltimore business group and an advertising company for more than $1 million each.
"My rights have been violated." Mr. Abrams told the AFRO on Dec. 14, one day after filing ...