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CNN on Trial for 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.

Newsweek · 12h

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.

Courthouse News Service · 6h

CNN defamation trial over Afghanistan report kicks off in Florida

A private security consultant accuses the network of naming him in a story that claimed some private contractors were charging Afghans thousands for assistance fleeing from the country.

Fox News · 2d

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 Afghanistan on the "black market" in 2021.

The Desk on MSN · 1d

CNN defamation trial brought by Navy veteran to be live-streamed online

A defamation trial brought against CNN by a U.S. Navy veteran will be available to watch for free on the video sharing website YouTube.

Exxon sues California AG for defamation

The Associated Press on MSN · 6h

Exxon Mobil Corp. sues California attorney general for defamation over plastic recycling claims

Exxon Mobil Corp. has filed a federal defamation lawsuit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta and several environmental groups.

LA Times on MSN · 15h

Exxon Mobil sues California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta over plastic recycling claims

Exxon lawsuit accuses California's attorney general, the Sierra Club and others of defaming the oil giant with negative comments about plastic recycling.

Sacramento Bee · 16h

ExxonMobil sued California Attorney General Rob Bonta for defamation. What did he say?

The ExxonMobil lawsuit, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, alleges Bonta and a collection of environmental groups engaged in business disparagement, defamation,

Danny Elfman Denied Dismissal of Defamation Lawsuit

TheWrap on MSN · 1d

Danny Elfman Denied Dismissal of Defamation Lawsuit Over Sexual Harassment Statements

Danny Elfman has lost his bid to dismiss a defamation lawsuit brought on him last year for comments he made to Rolling Stone.

Variety on MSN · 1d

Danny Elfman Loses Bid to Dismiss Defamation Lawsuit Over Statements Made About a Secret Sexual Harassment Settlement

Danny Elfman has lost a bid to dismiss a defamation lawsuit brought by fellow composer Nomi Abadi over statements he made to Rolling Stone in 2023 that were included in an investigative piece about a secret sexual harassment settlement made with his former protégé.

Rolling Stone · 1d

Danny Elfman Loses Bid to End Defamation Lawsuit from Sexual Harassment Accuser

Danny Elfman lost a bid to dismiss a defamation lawsuit against him from a woman who accused him of sexual harassment.

MPD officers, state politicians defend ‘The Fall of Minneapolis,’ Liz Collin in defamation lawsuit

A motion to dismiss the suit argues Katie Blackwell, the assistant chief of operations for the Minneapolis Police Department, ...

1hon MSN

Andrew Forrest named in Exxon defamation suit

Dr Forrest, his mining company Fortescue and his charitable foundation Minderoo are not being sued but have been named in a ...

The News International2h

Ryan Reynolds faces fresh blow for mocking Justin Baldoni amid defamation lawsuit

Ryan Reynolds has reportedly been accused of mocking Blake Lively’s It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni with an inside ...

New York Sun1d

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.

Giuliani Is Held in Contempt of Court in Defamation Case

Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, has failed to turn over his assets to two Georgia poll workers who won a ...

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