Judge Halts Work at Libyan Mansion -- N.J. Town Filed Suit Against Gadhafi Stay

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ENGLEWOOD, N.J. - A judge on Monday ordered a halt to work being done outside a mansion where Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi wanted to stay during his first U.S. visit and pitch a ceremonial Bedouin- style tent to entertain guests.

Englewood Mayor Michael Wildes had sought to stop all renovations to prevent Gadhafi from staying at the 5-acre estate when he visits the United Nations in September. Bergen County Superior Court Judge Peter Doyne gave the city a partial legal victory, ordering a halt to work on the estate's pool and lengthy driveway.

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Judge Halts Work at Libyan Mansion -- N.J. Town Filed Suit Against Gadhafi Stay

Wildes said he was happy with the ruling because it leaves the grounds unsuitable for a head of state. He said that's...

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