Just as new questions surface, Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam wins big in reference to some old ones. From AFP, with thanks to the Constantinopolitan Irredentist:
Pop singer turned Muslim activist Yusuf Islam, formerly Cat Stevens, said he had obtained “substantial” damages against two British newspapers which alleged he had been involved in terrorism….
The dispute was sparked by reports in the Sunday Times and Sun newspapers following the decision by US authorities in September 2004 to refuse Islam entry to the United States, on what was termed “security grounds”….
Islam’s settlement with the two papers saw them also agree to pay his legal costs and pledge not to repeat the allegations, his statement said.
“It seems to be the easiest thing in the world these days to make scurrilous accusations against Muslims, and in my case it directly impacts on my relief work and damages my reputation as an artist,” he said.
“The harm done is often difficult to repair. However, I am delighted by the settlement, which helps vindicate my character and good name.”