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CNN Settles for $5 Million After Jury Finds Network Defamed Navy Veteran Amid Chaotic Afghan Evacuations

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Tampa, FL — A Florida jury has found CNN guilty of defaming security consultant Zachary Young, a Navy veteran, leading to a rapid settlement by the news network hours after Young was awarded $5 million in damages. The case revolved around a CNN report aired in 2021 discussing the chaotic evacuation of Afghans during the U.S.’s military withdrawal from Afghanistan. Judge William Henry declared the settlement during the trial’s second phase, which aimed to determine the amount of punitive damages CNN might face. Details of the settlement have not been disclosed. The case spotlighted the … Read more

CNN Settles After Jury Verdict Finds Network Defamed Heroic Navy Veteran in Afghan Rescue Story

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Panama City, Florida — In a significant legal setback for CNN, a Florida jury recently ruled in favor of Zachary Young, a U.S. Navy veteran who accused the network of defamation. Following a trial lasting under two weeks in Panama City, Young was awarded $5 million in compensatory damages after more than eight hours of jury deliberation. The case escalated tensions between media outlets and high-profile defamation challenges during a politically charged era. Young’s lawsuit stemmed from a 2021 broadcast on CNN, where he was depicted in connection with what was termed a “black market” … Read more

Court Rules CNN Defamed Security Contractor in Coverage of Afghanistan Events

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In a landmark decision, a U.S. court has ruled that CNN was liable for defaming a private security contractor in a report concerning operations in Afghanistan. This ruling underscores the intense scrutiny and legal challenges news organizations can face in their coverage of conflict zones. The security contractor, who was depicted in a negative light in CNN’s coverage, argued that the network had falsely accused him and his company of engaging in corrupt and negligent practices during their tenure in Afghanistan. The case highlights the delicate balance between freedom of the press and the protection … Read more

Federal Jury Awards $148 Million in Damages to Georgia Election Workers Defamed by Rudy Giuliani

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal jury has ordered Rudy Giuliani, the former lawyer for ex-President Donald Trump, to pay $148 million in damages to two Georgia election workers accused of fraud. Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, testified during the four-day trial about the racist and violent threats they faced as a result of Giuliani’s false claims of election fraud. The damages awarded included defamation, emotional distress, and punitive damages. Freeman expressed her gratitude for the jury’s decision, stating that it holds Giuliani accountable for the harm he caused her and her daughter. … Read more