CNN, Defamation Trial

Plaintiff in CNN defamation trial celebrates 'vindication' following courtroom drama: 'I'm glad it's over'
U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young spoke with Fox News Digital following his history defamation victory against CNN following a two-week courtroom battle.
CNN’s Reporting Tactics on Display as Defamation Trial Heads to Jury
The Florida case centers on coverage of a Navy veteran who helped with Afghanistan evacuation, but has broader implications for media industry.
CNN Ordered to Pay Millions After Losing Defamation Trial
CNN will have to fork over at least $5 million to a U.S. Navy veteran after it lost a defamation trial in Florida on Friday. A Panama City, Florida, jury ruled that CNN had defamed security contractor Zachary Young when it aired a 2021 report that said he was part of a “black market” that price-gouged those attempting to flee Afghanistan after the U.
CNN defamation trial: Plaintiff testifies he lost security clearance in recent courtroom discovery
Zachary Young testified that he does not still have a security clearance, after CNN suggested holding the clearance would indicate he’s still able to find work.
CNN defamation trial: Closing arguments made as jury begins to deliberate lawsuit against network
Lawyers on both sides delivered impassioned closing arguments on Thursday as Zachary Young’s high-profile defamation lawsuit against CNN heads to the jury.
CNN defamation trial: Judge forces CNN’s lead counsel to apologize to plaintiff on the spot in courtroom
Judge William Henry forced CNN’s attorney to apologize to the plaintiff in the high-profile defamation trial on Thursday during a wild morning in Bay County Court.
CNN Reaches Settlement With Security Consultant After Jury Found Network Liable For Defamation Over Afghan Evacuation Story — Update
CNN has been found liable for defaming a security consultant featured in a report about the black market to evacuate Afghans ...
Bombshell CNN defamation lawsuit had a surprise ending following guilty verdict
After 8 days of testimony and another 8 hours of deliberation, a local jury came back with their decision in a high-profile ...
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‘Being petty all he has left’: Axelrod gets snippy over Trump moving inauguration indoors
CNN pundit and Obama ally David Axelrod was ripped for his petty reaction to Donald J. Trump's inauguration being moved ...
CNN Trial Judge Slams Lawyers' Professionalism: 'This Isn't Kindergarten'
The judge presiding over the CNN defamation trial slammed lawyers on both sides for a lack of professionalism.
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‘Did He Just Fear Small Crowds?’ David Axelrod Mocks Trump For Moving His Inauguration Inside
"In fairness, Trump IS more than 3 decades older than JFK & Obama were. Or did he just fear small crowds?" The post ‘Did He ...
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CNN defamation trial: Judge scolds CNN’s lead counsel, orders apology to plaintiff: ‘This isn’t kindergarten’
CNN lead counsel David Axelrod, who shares a name with the CNN political commentator, objected to the last-minute effort. However, Freedman insisted the "jury should not be misled" and said ...
Jury Starts Deliberations In Security Consultant’s Defamation Case Against CNN Over Report On Afghan Evacuation “Black Market”
A Florida jury began deliberations this afternoon in a security consultant’s defamation lawsuit against CNN. Zachary Young ...
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Attorneys Clash On The 'Message' CNN Trial Verdict Could Sends To U.S. Media
In his closing statement, CNN’s attorney David Axelrod asked the jury to focus on the CNN broadcast statement being “true,” ...
CNN defamation trial: Network’s fairness chief defends controversial report at center of lawsuit
CNN's fairness guru Emma Lacey-Bordeaux defended the controversial report at the center of a high-stakes defamation trial on ...