CNN Settles Defamation Suit with US Navy Vet Post-Jury Verdict, Details Remain Confidential

PANAMA CITY, Fla. – CNN recently reached a settlement in a defamation lawsuit initiated by a U.S. Navy veteran following a jury verdict that found the network had defamed him. The lawsuit stemmed from a 2021 news segment about evacuations in Afghanistan which misrepresented the veteran. In Bay County, Florida, after two weeks of deliberations, the court concluded in favor of Zachary Young, awarding him $5 million in compensatory damages. The settlement was agreed upon during the phase of the trial that would have examined punitive damages, though specific details of the agreement remain undisclosed. … Read more

Florida Jury Condemns CNN for Defamation, Awards Navy Vet $5 Million in Damages Over Mischaracterized Afghanistan Rescue Efforts

Panama City, Florida – A Florida jury awarded $5 million in damages to a U.S. Navy veteran on Friday, concluding that CNN had defamed him in a 2021 report focused on individuals involved in efforts to evacuate endangered Afghans after the Taliban’s ascension to power in Afghanistan. The case, which centered on the depiction of the veteran, Zachary Young, involved allegations that CNN’s coverage unfairly branded him as part of a “black market” operation charging high fees to extract Afghans from the country. Young asserted that his business was oriented toward finding sponsors to help … Read more

U.S. Army Vet Wins $11 Million in Lawsuit After Gun Fires Unintentionally, Raising Safety Questions About Popular Pistol Model

Philadelphia, PA — A Philadelphia jury recently awarded an $11 million verdict to a U.S. Army veteran in a product liability case against New Hampshire-based gun manufacturer Sig Sauer. The case centered on claims that the veteran was injured when his Sig Sauer P320 model pistol discharged without a trigger pull. This incident highlights ongoing concerns around the safety of this firearm model, which has been at the center of multiple lawsuits across the country. This marks a significant outcome as it is the second instance where a jury has ruled against Sig Sauer for … Read more

Kennedy and Siri Collaborate to Vet Top Health Officials in Strategic Move for Future Policies

As the race for the White House intensifies, notable figures from diverse backgrounds are stepping into the realm of political endorsements, shaping the critical decisions on potential candidates for top health positions. Among them, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent environmental advocate and anti-vaccine proponent, is seeking counsel from attorney Aaron Siri. Siri, known for representing groups skeptical of vaccines, is playing a pivotal role in vetting individuals for roles that could influence public health policy. The collaboration highlights a significant moment in policy-making circles, where the intersection of health, science, and politics is becoming … Read more