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Jury Ready to Impose $100M in Damages Before CNN Settles Defamation Case with Navy Veteran

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PANAMA CITY, Fla. — A Florida jury recently determined that CNN defamed U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young, leading to a confidential settlement agreement before punitive damages could be assessed. Young, who served in the Navy, claimed that CNN falsely implicated him as profiting illegally from helping people escape Afghanistan during the chaotic U.S. military withdrawal in 2021. According to the jury foreperson, the panel was prepared to potentially award “up to $100 million” in punitive damages to signal a strong disapproval of the misreporting. However, before the jury could decide on the punitive damages, an … Read more

Michigan Inmate Wins $100M in Lawsuit Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

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Detroit, MI – In a remarkable legal decision, a Michigan judge has ordered music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs to pay $100 million in damages to a current inmate who claimed that Combs exploited his life story and likeness without permission or compensation. The ruling comes after a heated court battle that highlighted issues of intellectual property and personal rights. The plaintiff, whose identity has been withheld for legal reasons, alleged that Combs, alongside his company Bad Boy Entertainment, utilized his narrative in a lucrative and wide-reaching marketing strategy that included musical works and promotional materials. … Read more