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Aug 4, 2015 · Buckley, who had opened a dossier on Vidal in 1965, makes frequent insinuations about Vidal’s homosexuality, saying in the first debate, “We know your tendency is to be feline, Mr. Vidal.”
Aug 17, 2015 · What resulted was Buckley’s long retrospective view of the debate in Esquire magazine and Vidal’s response, a lawsuit and a countersuit.
The blowup led Buckley to sue Vidal for $500,000 in libel damages and Vidal to countersue for $4,500,000. Esquire, entirely aware of the entertainment value of the squabble, then allowed...
Dec 5, 2016 · Vidal sued Buckley but it was thrown out. Buckley won his suit in 1972 for a judgement of $115,000 from Esquire and a retraction. Buckley dropped his suit against Vidal, feeling that Vidal being forced to pay $75,000 in legal fees to defend himself in the suit. Buckley explained the reason for his lawsuit:
Jul 31, 2015 · William F. Buckley on the right and Gore Vidal on the left attracted a high national audience with intelligence and wit, as well as putdowns and insults.
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Nov 8, 2015 · The vitriol continued in dueling Esquire articles by each, eventually triggering a lawsuit by Buckley that lasted three years and, according to Nina Straight, Vidal’s half sister, cost Vidal $1 million in legal fees before Buckley dropped the matter.
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Sep 26, 1972 · Mr. Buckley, the conservative editor and columnist, sued Mr. Vidal, who countersued Mr. Buckley. Mr. Buckley also sued the magazine. The court dis missed Mr. Vidal's action but ruled that Mr ...
