In March 2002, John Loftus compounded on O'Reilly's accusations by citing anonymous sources and filing a lawsuit that claimed Al-Arian used state-regulated organizations to launder money.[70] Al-Arian's defense team derided the lawsuit as a publicity seeking stunt and suggested Loftus needed mental treatment.[71][72] Loftus's lawsuit was summarily dismissed by the judge for failing to adequately show how Loftus was personally injured by Al-Arian's alleged activities.[71]