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Dana Varon files lawsuit over alleged 'baboons' remark by Dr. Ma'ayan Sherman

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Columnist Dana Varon announced Sunday that she is filing a lawsuit against Dr. Ma'ayan Sherman, a bereaved mother whose son was abducted and killed by Hamas, over Sherman's alleged comment referring to Varon's children as 'little baboons.' Varon said she initially refrained from responding out of respect for Sherman's loss but decided to sue after the comment remained online and her children saw it.

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Columnist Dana Varon announced on Sunday that she is filing a lawsuit against Dr. Ma'ayan Sherman over an alleged racist remark. The lawsuit stems from a comment Sherman reportedly made on a social media post, calling Varon's children 'little baboons.' Varon initially said she would not respond out of respect for Sherman's loss, but later decided to take legal action after the remark remained public and her children saw it. The Zioneer previously reported on the initial exchange between Varon and Sherman.

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