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CNN, defamation and Afghanistan

CNN Found Liable for Defaming Veteran Zachary Young in Afghanistan Evacuation Story

A Florida jury concluded the network smeared the man’s reputation, awarding $5 million for losses and suffering and weighing additional punitive damages.

The Washington Post on MSN · 14h

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.

Newsweek · 4d

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.

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CNN Producer Admits Zachary Young Has 'Punchable Face' in Deposition

A CNN producer admitted that he thinks Zachary Young has a "punchable face" in a deposition played in court on Tuesday.

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Contractor testifies to damage done by CNN story on ‘black market’ Afghanistan evacuations

Zachary Young testifies during his defamation case against CNN on Jan..8 in a Panama City, Fla. courtroom. (Jessica Costescu/ Washington Free Beacon) PANAMA CITY, Fla. (CN) — As chaos enveloped ...

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CNN heads to court for high-stakes defamation trial about Afghanistan segment

CNN heads to court on Monday to kick off a high-stakes defamation trial that could be costly for the network. U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young alleges that CNN smeared him by implying he illegally ...