Joe Francis Threatens to Sue Gawker Over ‘Douche of the Decade’ Profile

Writeup referred to “Girls Gone Wild” founder as a “rapist”

Last week, Gawker named “Girls Gone Wild” founder Joe Francis as its “Douche of the Decade.”

Francis faced some stiff competition for the dubious prize: Carrie Prejean, Bill O’Reilly and Joe Dolce, among others.

On Sunday, Francis fired off an e-mail to a vacationing Nick Denton (ccing his lawyers and Page Six editor Richard Johnson, among others) informing the Gawker founder of his intent to sue him over the dubious honor, specifically because the profile referred to Francis as a “rapist.”

From: Joe Francis
To: Nick Denton
Subject: Hey Nick, Your Fucked
Date: December 27, 2009 7:22:14 PM EST

Hey Nick,

I am suing you tomorrow personally. 

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