The Alliance Defense Fund, a Christian-oriented legal defense fund, reports that Michael Newdow, the atheist who is trying to get God out of the Pledge of Allegience, has agreed to drop a libel case (that he couldn't win) in the face of what appears to be an anti-SLAPP motion by the defendant.
Newdow sued Assist News Service (ANS) because of a story alleging that Newdow committed perjury when he filed his case against the Pledge of Allegiance. The ANS story reported that Newdow did not have custody of his daughter, contrary to averments Newdow filed in federal court....And this guy is going to argue his own case before the Supreme Court. I want a tape, starting with "God Save this Honorable Court." The only question is which Justice says "Nice Doggie" first. (hat tip: How Appealing)
Newdow abandoned the lawsuit after ANS filed motion to dismiss that charged Newdows suit was frivolous and that asked for attorneys fees.