Refugee

Jury Rules in Favor of Navy Veteran, CNN Found Liable for Defamation in Coverage of Afghan Refugee Crisis

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A jury has ruled that CNN defamed a Navy veteran during a broadcast segment that focused on Afghan refugees. The decision marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate over media accountability and the treatment of veterans in news reporting. The veteran, identified as Don Brown, was implicated by CNN in alleged inappropriate conduct involving the process of evacuating Afghan nationals during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Brown, who has vehemently denied all such accusations, pursued legal action against the network claiming that the false allegations had damaged his reputation and livelihood. During the trial, … Read more

Jury Orders CNN to Pay $5 Million for Defamation in Case Involving Afghan Refugee Story, Settles on Punitive Damages

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Panama City, Fla. — A Florida jury on Friday ruled in favor of a security contractor, Zachary Young, mandating CNN to pay $5 million for defamation linked to a 2021 story addressing the plight of Afghan refugees. The lawsuit alleged that CNN’s story harmed Young’s professional reputation by inaccurately portraying his business operations in a negative light. The story in question aired as the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, leading to a chaotic exodus of those fearing for their future under the regime. Young, who provided evacuation services, came under scrutiny for allegedly operating in … Read more