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
At a particularly inopportune time for legacy media and CNN, the news outlet is on trial in Florida this week, accused of defaming a Navy veteran involved in rescuing endangered Afghans from that country when the U.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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 ...
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 ...
CNN management greatly concerned with defamation suit's outcome as trial heats up, insider says
A CNN insider says the defamation suit embroiling the network is a major concern of upper management as staffers grapple with ...
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 chose ‘theater over truth’ and ‘destroyed the life of an American Patriot,’ lawyer says to kick off trial
Zachary Young’s legal team accused CNN of choosing "theater over truth" in a desperate attempt to drive ratings, which ...
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 ...