Finally, you suggest that this ?association? between Finnegan and Fonseca, which again ? you say ? involves money, is such that the Leader of the Opposition should be uncomfortable with it.

Your assertions and innuendoes constitute a very serious libel against our client, painting a picture of someone who has compromised his duty and integrity because of money and other rewards. All your allegations, express and implied, are false, and your attack on our client unjustified.

In the circumstances, our client requires from you a full and unequivocal retraction and apology in terms to be approved by us and to be published in the editorial space in your next Sunday issue. You must also undertake not to repeat the allegations. We have also advised our client that he is entitled to substantial compensation for the injury to his reputation and feelings, as to which we invite your proposals. Our client will also require payment by you of all legal costs.

We look forward to hearing from you without delay. If we have not received a satisfactory reply by Thursday, April 21, 2005 (the day before your next Sunday issue goes to press), our instructions are to issue a writ.

Yours faithfully,

(Signed) Dean O. Barrow

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