The letter says in part;
Sir,
In an article published in your 8/21/92 edition of WSN headlined “Yogi’s crooked crew held in bilking scam”. By innuendo, the headline implies that Yogi Bhajan had or may have had some connection with the bilking scam. That allegation is untrue and without foundation. The headline is a false and unprivileged publication which exposes Yogi Bhajan to hatred, contempt ridicule and obloquy, and which causes him to be shunned and avoided and which has the tendency to injure him in his occupation,”
“Kirpal Singh Khalsa is not now, nor has he ever been a top officer, director or employee of any organization with which Yogi Bhajan is or has been affiliated. Kirpal Singh Khalsa is simply a member of the Sangat in LA.
“Your inclusion of the phrase *believed to be’ is nothing more than an attempt on your part to circumvent your legal responsibilities as a publisher. Your correction of the statement and headline must be published in a substantially conspicuous manner as was the libelous statement and libelous headline. Failure to comply with this demand will leave my client with no alternative but to commence a civil suit against you and your paper.” Sincerely, Ram Das Singh Khalsa Attorney at Law
From the Editorial board of WSN; It was not our intention to imply that Yogi Bhajan was personally involved in any criminal activities undertaken by his followers.
Article extracted from this publication >> September 18, 1992
