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Climate Scientist Michael Mann Wins Defamation Suit Against Writers, Awarded Nominal Compensatory Damages in DC Jury Verdict

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A jury in Washington, D.C. ruled in favor of climate scientist Michael Mann in his defamation lawsuit against writers Mark Steyn and Rand Simberg. The lawsuit, which was initially filed in 2012, challenged the validity of Mann’s research and compared Penn State’s investigation into his alleged misconduct to the university’s handling of the Jerry Sandusky scandal. The jury awarded Mann nominal compensatory damages of $1 against each defendant, but also added punitive damage awards of $1 million against Steyn and $1,000 against Simberg. It is likely that these damages, and possibly the … Read more

Landmark Victory for Climate Scientist Michael Mann: $1M Awarded in Defamation Lawsuit, Leaving Conservative Writers in Disarray

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University Park, PA – Renowned climate scientist Michael Mann has been granted a $1 million settlement in a defamation lawsuit against conservative authors. The lawsuit alleged that these writers had attempted to tarnish Mann’s scientific credibility by falsely accusing him of manipulating climate change data. Mann, a Pennsylvania State University professor, has long been an advocate for climate action. His research, highlighting the impact of human activity on global warming, has been widely recognized and has earned him the respect of the scientific community. However, this has also made him a target for those who … Read more

Climate Scientist Michael Mann Prevails in $1 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Right-Wing Bloggers

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A climate scientist, Michael Mann, was awarded a $1 million verdict in a defamation lawsuit against two right-wing bloggers on Thursday. This landmark decision is resonating throughout the climate discourse community, which remains highly contentious. The jury, comprised of six individuals, unanimously ruled in favor of Mann in the trial held at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Mann, expressing his satisfaction with the verdict, stated, “I hope this decision sends a clear message that falsely attacking climate scientists is not protected speech.” The defendants, Rand Simberg and Mark Steyn, … Read more

Climate Scientist Awarded $1 Million in Defamation Case Against Conservative Writers

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WASHINGTON (AP) — After a 12-year legal battle, climate scientist Michael Mann has been awarded $1 million by a jury in a defamation lawsuit against two conservative writers. Mann, a professor of climate science at the University of Pennsylvania, sued the writers for comparing his depiction of global warming to that of a convicted child molester. The case has brought attention to the challenges faced by climate scientists in a polarized and divided society. Mann gained recognition for his 1998 publication in the journal Nature, which featured a groundbreaking graph known as the “hockey stick” … Read more