CNN defamation trial underway

CNN on Trial for Defamation as Network Execs Forced to Take the Stand
In December, Donald Trump settled his lawsuit against ABC News for $15 million after the station had broadcast claims that Trump had raped, rather than sexually assaulted, E. Jean Carroll. Carroll had sued Trump for defamation for $88.3 for sexual assault and defamation.
CNN defamation trial comes at a rough time for legacy media — and for the struggling network
CNN is on trial for libel this week before a jury in Florida, and it comes at a particularly inopportune time for legacy media.
WATCH LIVE: CNN defamation trial underway after Navy veteran sues network
Navy veteran Zachary Young is accusing the network of defaming him after showing his face on-air while talking about the 'black market' smuggling Afghans out the country for thousands of dollars.
Bay County is site of civil trial where man accuses CNN of defamation
A civil trial began on Monday at the Bay County Courthouse involving a man who has accused CNN of defaming him. Here's what we know:
Navy Vet Suing CNN for Defamation Breaks Down at Trial
Zachary Young broke down in tears while testifying against CNN, explaining how a segment aired on the network 'wrecked' his life.
Who is Zachary Young? Navy Veteran Involved in CNN Defamation Trial
Zachary Young, a U.S. Navy veteran and former U.S. government operative, is accusing CNN of defamation in a case that is currently on trial in Florida. Why It Matters. Defamation

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CNN defamation trial: Judge imposes fine for personal jabs after chaos erupts in court
There were fireworks in court during the third day of testimony from the plaintiff in a defamation lawsuit against CNN, ...
CNN goes on trial for defamation as legacy media faces growing challenges, AP Explains
At a particularly inopportune time for legacy media, CNN is on trial in Florida this week, accused of defaming a Navy veteran ...
Former Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Christie Whitbeck drops defamation suit, pursues breach of contract claim
The former superintendent of Fort Bend Independent School District, Christie Whitbeck, dropped her defamation claim against ...
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St. Tammany Parish Council members plan to withdraw defamation ordinance
"I did not want to infringe on anyone's first amendment rights and it's a slippery slope," Councilmember Kathy Seiden said ...