Author: Amir Ban
Date: 03:18:09 01/06/03
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On January 06, 2003 at 04:38:24, Uri Blass wrote: >You can read it in the hebrew site of the chess israeli federation >if you understand hebrew > > >http://www.chess.org.il/ > >There is no explanation there for the reasons. > >Uri I have been waiting for someone to make a press statement about this, but since none seems to be forthcoming, here it is: According to a message we received on Jan 2 from Kasparov's agent, he will not arrive to the Jerusalem event. The reason given is this: First International Bank of Israel (FIBI) has loaned KasparovChess money. On Christmas eve, they filed for an injunction in a Delaware court (where KasparovChess is incorporated) against directors of KasparovChess (including Kasparov) to bring the web-site back online, so as to protect their interests. The judge dismissed the motion. Due to this, and due to threats he says Kasparov received of being sued by FIBI, his US attorney advised him not to go now to Israel. In addition, and also due to the press asking questions about this, he cannot concentrate for the match. Kasparov's agent concluded by asking that the matter be referred to Kasparov's US attorney. We have had no communication with Kasparov or his agent since. I am told that yesterday FIBI sent Kasparov written assurances that they will not take legal action during his stay for the match. Amir
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