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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 Wednesday when called to the witness stand.
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.
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: Several staffers testify against network's on-air apology ordered by legal department
Several CNN staffers testified during the network's defamation trial their opposition towards the on-air apology to Zachary Young that was directed by its legal department.
CNN defamation trial: Jake Tapper testifies he doesn't 'pay attention to ratings,' online posts say otherwise
CNN's Jake Tapper testified under oath in his network's defamation trial that he doesn't "pay attention to ratings," but his social media posts tell a different story.
CNN defamation trial: Plaintiff accuses network of faking critical phone call for 'theater'
Zachary Young accused CNN correspondent Alex Marquardt of staging a phone call for “theater," but the reporter insists the call was made and simply recreated for television.
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.
Journalist defends reporting that led to CNN defamation lawsuit
As the trial in Florida enters its second week, attorneys for Zachary Young, the security consultant named in the CNN story, tried to paint the network as engaging in “theater.”
CNN defamation trial: Judge scolds CNN’s lead counsel, orders apology to plaintiff: ‘This isn’t kindergarten’
Judge William Henry blasted CNN’s lead counsel in the ongoing defamation trial on Wednesday, ordering him to apologize to ...
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Defamation trial against CNN in second week at Bay County Courthouse
A defamation trial between a former U.S. government operative and CNN is in its second week at the Bay County Courthouse.
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CNN’s fact-checking criticized in defamation case
In the high-profile case against CNN in a Florida courtroom, employees defended the network’s commitment to fairness.
CNN Correspondent Takes Stand In Defamation Trial, Defends Report That Security Consultant Exploited Afghan Evacuation
CNN’s Alexander Marquardt took the stand in a Florida defamation trial Monday, defending his 2021 report that a security ...
CNN Defamation Lawsuit
CNN is currently on trial after being accused of defaming a military contractor. The case relates to a segment that aired in ...
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 ...