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FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2013 file photo Christopher Kyle's wife, Taya, is escorted to her seat after memorializing her husband in Arlington, Texas. Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura sued Chris Kyle, the author of the best-selling book “American Sniper,” for defamation in 2012 after Kyle claimed in his book that he punched Ventura at a California bar. Ventura says the incident never happened, and he’s suing for damages. Kyle, of Texas, was killed last year on a gun range while the lawsuit was pending. His widow, Taya Kyle, is now the central defendant in the case, which goes to trial on Tuesday, July 8, in U.S. District Court in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)

‘American Sniper’ family reveals what God has done in their lives since tragic murder of Chris Kyle

By Marissa Mayer – Higher Ground Contributor

Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura speaks with reporters Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 about the settlement of his defamation lawsuit against &quot;American Sniper&quot; author Chris Kyle and his estate in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/Steve Karnowski)

Jesse Ventura settles ‘American Sniper’ lawsuit, takes final shot at late war hero Chris Kyle

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura speaks with reporters Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 about the settlement of his defamation lawsuit against &quot;American Sniper&quot; author Chris Kyle and his estate in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/Steve Karnowski)

Ventura glad legal battle against ‘American Sniper’ is over

By STEVE KARNOWSKI - Associated Press

Ventura, estate of ‘Sniper’ author agree to dismiss case

Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, file photo, former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura talks to reporters at the Warren E. Burger Federal Building and United States Courthouse after a defamation hearing, in St. Paul, Minn. Ventura and the estate of &quot;American Sniper&quot; author Chris Kyle are apparently working toward a settlement in Ventura's yearslong defamation case. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)

Settlement pending in Ventura’s case against ‘Sniper’ author

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Taya Kyle speaks about the statue of her late husband, Chris Kyle, before its unveiling Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the Chris Kyle Memorial Plaza in Odessa, Texas. A memorial for slain Navy Seal and "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle has been unveiled in the West Texas city where he was born in 1974. (Jacob Ford/Odessa American via AP) ** FILE **

Taya Kyle, widow of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, writes NFL, says league ‘shattered’ unity with fans

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

Actor Bradley Cooper starred in 2014's "American Sniper" by director Clint Eastwood. It is loosely based on the 2012 memoir "American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History," by Chris Kyle, with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice. (Warner Bros. Pictures) ** FILE **

Anti-‘American Sniper’ film planned by Egyptian director: ‘Iraqi Sniper’

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

Legal bills disputed in ongoing defamation case in Minnesota

Associated Press

This combination of file photos shows Chris Kyle, left, former Navy SEAL and author of the book “American Sniper,” on April 6, 2012, and former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura, right, on Sept. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/File)

Jesse Ventura appeal in Chris Kyle defamation case rejected by the Supreme Court

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Ventura loses appeal to reinstate $1.8M verdict

Associated Press

Taya Kyle speaks about the statue of her late husband, Chris Kyle, before its unveiling Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the Chris Kyle Memorial Plaza in Odessa, Texas. A memorial for slain Navy Seal and "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle has been unveiled in the West Texas city where he was born in 1974. (Jacob Ford/Odessa American via AP) ** FILE **

Taya Kyle, ‘American Sniper’ widow, named Fox News contributor

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

In this image released by Warner Bros. Pictures, Kyle Gallner, left, and Bradley Cooper appear in a scene from &quot;American Sniper.&quot; The film is based on the autobiography by Chris Kyle. (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures) ** FILE **

Bradley Cooper’s DNC appearance irks conservatives

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Former Navy SEAL and Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura (right) walks into Warren E. Burger Federal Building during the first day of jury selection in a defamation lawsuit in St. Paul, Minn., on July 8, 2015. Ventura, who won $1.8 million in the lawsuit against the estate of the late Chris Kyle, says he won’t see the "American Sniper" film partly because Kyle is no hero to him. (Associated Press/The Star Tribune, Elizabeth Flores) **FILE**

Jesse Ventura’s $1.8M award in ‘American Sniper’ case vacated by appeals court

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Chris Kyle, a former Navy SEAL who wrote the book “American Sniper,” poses in Midlothian, Texas, on Friday, April 6, 2012. (AP Photo/The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Paul Moseley)

Chris Kyle’s medal claims under investigation, Navy confirms

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

President Barack Obama, right, walks over to greet Taya Kyle, left, widow of U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, during a commercial break at a CNN televised town hall meeting at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. Obama's proposals to tighten gun controls rules may not accomplish his goal of keeping guns out of the hands of would-be criminals and those who aren't legally allowed to buy a weapon. In short, that&#8217;s because the conditions he is changing by executive action are murkier than he made them out to be. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Taya Kyle, ‘American Sniper’ widow, tells Obama his executive actions ‘won’t stop’ murder

By Kellan Howell - The Washington Times

Taya Kyle, widow of author and former Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle, speaks during the leadership forum at the National Rifle Association's annual convention in Houston on May 3, 2013. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Taya Kyle, ‘American Sniper’ widow: Gun control won’t make us safer

By Kellan Howell - The Washington Times

Taya Kyle, widow of author and former Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle, speaks during the leadership forum at the National Rifle Association's annual convention in Houston on May 3, 2013. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Taya Kyle, widow of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, outshoots NRA world shooting champion

By Kellan Howell - The Washington Times

This combination of file photos shows Chris Kyle, left, former Navy SEAL and author of the book “American Sniper,” on April 6, 2012, and former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura, right, on Sept. 21, 2012. Taya Kyle, Kyle's widow, appealed a $1.8 million judgement former Ventura won against the estate of "American Sniper" and Chris Kyle. (AP Photo/File)

Experts say free speech at stake in ‘American Sniper’ appeal

By Steve Karnowski - Associated Press