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10/07/2014
The story caused the 53-year-old actor to issue a statement speaking out against the claims, saying there was no truth to them.
He said: "It says Amal's mother has been telling 'half of Beirut' that she's against the wedding. It says they joke about traditions in the Druze religion that end up with the death of the bride. Let me repeat that: the death of the bride.
"First of all, none of the story is factually true. Amal's mother is not Druze. She has not been to Beirut since Amal and I have been dating, and she is in no way against the marriage – but none of that is the issue."
He went on to criticise the publication, arguing it exploited "religious differences where none exist," and "when they put my family and my friends in harm's way, they cross far beyond just a laughable tabloid and into the arena of inciting violence."
The MailOnline has now removed the initial article from its website and issued a statement.
It read: "The story was not a fabrication but supplied in good faith by a reputable and trusted freelance journalist.
"She based her story on conversations with a long standing contact who has strong connections with senior members of the Lebanese community in the UK and the Druze in Beirut.
"We only became aware of Mr Clooney's concerns this morning [Wednesday] and have launched a full investigation.
"However, we accept Mr Clooney's assurance that the story is inaccurate and we apologise to him, Miss Amal Alamuddin and her mother, Baria, for any distress caused.
"We have removed the article from our website and will be contacting Mr Clooney’s representatives to discuss giving him the opportunity to set the record straight."
Clooney and 36-year-old Alamuddin, who is a human rights lawyer based in London, confirmed their engagement earlier this year. It is thought they started dating in late 2013.
(JP/CD)
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MailOnline Issues Wedding Story Apology
The Mail Online has issued an apology to George Clooney over an article it published alleging that the mother of his fiancée, Amal Alamuddin, was unhappy with the couple's upcoming marriage.The story caused the 53-year-old actor to issue a statement speaking out against the claims, saying there was no truth to them.
He said: "It says Amal's mother has been telling 'half of Beirut' that she's against the wedding. It says they joke about traditions in the Druze religion that end up with the death of the bride. Let me repeat that: the death of the bride.
"First of all, none of the story is factually true. Amal's mother is not Druze. She has not been to Beirut since Amal and I have been dating, and she is in no way against the marriage – but none of that is the issue."
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He went on to criticise the publication, arguing it exploited "religious differences where none exist," and "when they put my family and my friends in harm's way, they cross far beyond just a laughable tabloid and into the arena of inciting violence."
The MailOnline has now removed the initial article from its website and issued a statement.
It read: "The story was not a fabrication but supplied in good faith by a reputable and trusted freelance journalist.
"She based her story on conversations with a long standing contact who has strong connections with senior members of the Lebanese community in the UK and the Druze in Beirut.
"We only became aware of Mr Clooney's concerns this morning [Wednesday] and have launched a full investigation.
"However, we accept Mr Clooney's assurance that the story is inaccurate and we apologise to him, Miss Amal Alamuddin and her mother, Baria, for any distress caused.
"We have removed the article from our website and will be contacting Mr Clooney’s representatives to discuss giving him the opportunity to set the record straight."
Clooney and 36-year-old Alamuddin, who is a human rights lawyer based in London, confirmed their engagement earlier this year. It is thought they started dating in late 2013.
(JP/CD)
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