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Climate Scientist Michael Mann Awarded $1M in Defamation Case Against Conservative Writers

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Washington, D.C. – Climate scientist Michael Mann has been awarded $1 million by a jury in a defamation trial against two conservative writers. The lawsuit, filed 12 years ago, was prompted by the writers’ comparison of Mann’s global warming depictions to those of a convicted child molester. Mann, a professor of climate science at the University of Pennsylvania, gained prominence for his “hockey stick” graph illustrating a warming planet. However, his work also attracted skeptics, including the defendants in this case. The trial centered around comments made by the writers regarding Mann’s research. In 2012, … Read more

Climate Scientist Michael Mann Wins Defamation Lawsuit Against Conservative Writers, Awarded $1 Million in Damages

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WASHINGTON (AP) — In a landmark defamation case, climate scientist Michael Mann emerged victorious on Thursday as a jury ruled in his favor against two conservative writers. The writers, Rand Simberg and Mark Steyn, were found guilty of making false statements about Mann, including accusations of data manipulation and comparisons to a convicted child molester. The jury ordered each writer to pay $1 in compensatory damages to Mann. In addition, Steyn was ordered to pay $1 million and Simberg $1,000 in punitive damages for their malicious intent. The case originated from a blog post and … Read more

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