Florida Jury Rules in Favor of Veteran Against Major News Network, Settlement Reached on Defamation Claims
Panama City, FL — A Florida jury recently ruled that a prominent cable news network had defamed a U.S. Navy veteran known for his efforts to help rescue Afghans at risk following the Taliban’s return to power. The network opted for a settlement this Friday rather than facing a punitive damages ruling. Zachary Young, the plaintiff, accused the network of sabotaging his business with a 2021 report that alleged involvement in a “black market” rescue operation for Afghans during the chaotic aftermath of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. He stated that the broadcast led to … Read more