CNN defamation trial: Expert witnesses take the stand in Navy veteran's case against network
The legal team for plaintiff Zachary Young had three expert witnesses testify on his behalf in the high-stakes CNN defamation trial in Panama City, Florida.
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.
CNN defamation trial: Editor insists invoking 'black market' was accurate despite network's apology for report
Longtime journalist Fuzz Hogan was the first CNN staffer to take the stand in the high-stakes defamation case against the network brought by Zachary Young.
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. Defamation trials are rare in the U.S. due to constitutional protections for the press, which make proving libel difficult.
Navy Veteran’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Ratings-Challenged CNN Kicks Off in Florida
The rare defamation trial against a media company comes as CNN is looking to slash spending as its ratings plunge.
CNN defamation trial: Navy veteran rescued 22 women from Afghanistan but network ‘left that out’ of report
The plaintiff in the defamation lawsuit trial against CNN, U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young, testified that he helped several women flee Afghanistan but the network ignored that fact.
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.
CNN defamation trial: Major General testifies he would've hired Zachary Young before on-air segment, not after
Tensions were high as the first expert witness took the stand at the CNN defamation trial brought by U.S. Navy veteran ...
CNN Defamation Trial: Security Consultant Testifies On His Texts Telling Reporter “No Afghan Is Expected To Pay For Evacuation Costs”
A security consultant testified in the second day of his defamation trial against CNN, as his attorney ran through a series ...
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Expert witnesses back up security consultant’s claims in CNN defamation case
In an attempt to convince the jury of the lost income incurred by the plaintiff, and a hint to damages sought by the lawsuit, ...
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 Defamation Trial: Jurors Are Urged to ‘Send a Message’ to Mainstream Media
An attorney urged jurors on Tuesday to “send a message to the mainstream media” by finding that CNN defamed a security ...
CNN heads to court for high-stakes defamation trial about Afghanistan segment
U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young alleges that CNN smeared him by implying he illegally profited when helping people flee ...
In trial testimony, contractor says CNN story ruined his career
Zachary Young told a Florida jury Tuesday that a 2021 CNN report on evacuations from Afghanistan made him out to be a ...
Jury set for CNN defamation trial after multiple candidates expressed disdain for network: 'Not a fan of CNN'
Legal teams representing CNN and the U.S. Navy veteran suing the network for defamation wrapped up jury selection on Monday ...