Veteran’s Defamation Lawsuit Spotlights Alleged Irresponsible Reporting Practices at CNN During Afghan Withdrawal

Zachary Young, a U.S. Navy veteran and security consultant, has accused CNN of airing a defamatory story that allegedly ruined his reputation and shuttered his business, according to court documents. The controversy stems from a segment aired in November 2021 during the chaotic U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan, where CNN implied that Young’s company, Nemex Enterprises Inc., was involved in unethical profit-making by assisting people to flee Afghanistan. Internal communications at CNN reportedly describe the segment as an “infernal story” not ready for broadcast, yet it was aired on Jake Tapper’s “The Lead.” In the … Read more

Family of Highland Park Shooting Victim Sues Smith & Wesson, Alleging Irresponsible Marketing to Youths

Highland Park, IL — The aftermath of a tragic Fourth of July mass shooting last year has led to a legal battle against the gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson by the family of a victim, who argue the company has been irresponsibly marketing their military-style weapons to young people. The lawsuit, initiated in Lake County Court by the relatives of the deceased Eduardo Uvaldo, charges the arms manufacturer with appealing directly to teenagers and young adults. Eduardo Uvaldo was celebrating at a parade in Highland Park when he, along with six others, was fatally shot … Read more