Mike Skiff, a Los Angeles credentialed cameraman, is suing Sacha Baron Cohen, his production company and several others for assault and battery, violation of civil rights, and inciting a riot. Skiff is seeking $25,000 in damages.

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According to the lawsuit, on November 2, 2008, Skiff was photographing a Proposition 8 demonstration in Los Angeles. Bruno Productions, Baron’s production company, was also at the rally, shooting for the film Bruno.

"In order to create dramatic content for it's production, Bruno Productions' intent was to promote violent discord between the assembled yes and no factions,” the document states. “In start contrast with the ‘ultra gay’ Bruno character, members of the crew of Bruno Productions carried ‘Yes On Proposition 8’ signs contri