CNN Reaches Undisclosed Defamation Settlement for Punitive Damages with Navy Veteran After Jury Awarded Him Additional $5 Million
The rare defamation trial involving a major media company could serve as a deterrent to other outlets.
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 during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal.
CNN settles with US Navy veteran after $5 million defamation verdict
CNN reached a settlement on Friday with a U.S. Navy veteran who helped evacuate people from Afghanistan after the U.S. military withdrew from the country in 2021, a judge said on Friday, hours after a jury found the TV news outlet liable for defaming him.
CNN found liable for $5 million in defamation trial against US Navy vet over ‘black market’ Afghanistan story
The jury awarded Young $5 million and found that he should also receive punitive damages for his pain and suffering.
Jury finds CNN committed defamation against Navy veteran, settlement reached on punitive damages
Zachary Young alleged CNN smeared him by implying he illegally profited when helping people flee Afghanistan on the "black market" during the Biden administration's military withdrawal from the country in 2021.
CNN Ordered to Pay $5 Million for Defaming Contractor in Afghan Refugee Story
A jury has found CNN liable for defaming a contractor who was accused of participating in a 'black market' for evacuation from Afghanistan.
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 settles defamation lawsuit over Afghanistan report
The matter was resolved just four hours after a Florida jury had found the network liable for defamation and awarded $5 million to security contractor Zachary Young.
Defamation case against CNN over Afghan evacuation report goes to a jury
CNN correspondent Alex Marquardt defended his story on Zachary Young, a security consultant who charged $14,000 or more to evacuate people from Afghanistan.
CNN Ordered to Pay Navy Veteran After Losing Big Defamation Case
A Florida jury on Friday found CNN guilty of defaming a Navy veteran who helped Afghans flee their country following the U.S. withdrawal in 2021. Zachary Young, who is a security consultant, sued the network alleging CNN "destroyed his reputation and business" by branding him an "illegal profiteer" who exploited "desperate Afghans" during a Nov.
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.
'I'm tired of these blatant misrepresentations': Judge blows up at CNN's lead attorney during defamation case and says he owes Navy veteran 'an apology' for calling him …
"We don't lawyer like this around here," the judge said. "We don't play the shenanigans anymore in this case." The post ‘I’m ...
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 ...
CNN Vice President Questions Impact of Zachary Young Story
A CNN vice president questioned whether a segment featuring Zachary Young was the cause of several allegations made in the trial.