CNN defamation trial: Closing arguments made as jury begins to deliberate lawsuit against network
Lawyers on both sides delivered impassioned closing arguments on Thursday as Zachary Young’s high-profile defamation lawsuit against CNN heads to the jury.
CNN defamation trial: Jury remains undecided as deliberation carries into second day
Jurors remain undecided in the high-stakes CNN defamation trial as deliberation will carry into a second day after mulling over the case for nearly six hours.
Jury Starts Deliberations In Security Contractor’s Defamation Case Against CNN Over Story On Black Market For Afghan Evacuations
A Florida jury began deliberations this afternoon in a security consultant’s defamation lawsuit against CNN. Zachary Young sued the network following a report in 2021 that he sought exorbitant fees to evacuate Afghans in what amounted to a black market in the chaotic U.
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.
Florida jury deliberates in security consultant’s defamation case against CNN
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (CN) — A Florida jury of six began deliberations Thursday afternoon and will soon decide if CNN defamed Zachary Young, a U.S. Navy veteran and security consultant, by painting him as an illegal profiteer and implicating him in "black market" evacuations in a story on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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. Here's an update:
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 plaintiff Zachary Young for repeatedly calling him a "liar."
CNN’s Reporting Tactics on Display as Defamation Trial Heads to Jury
The Florida case centers on coverage of a Navy veteran who helped with Afghanistan evacuation, but has broader implications for media industry.
Zachary Young's Lawyer Asks if CNN Thinks Jurors Are 'Stupid' at Trial
Zachary Young's lawyer asked if CNN thinks "we're all stupid" while addressing jurors during his closing argument.
CNN defamation trial: Judge forces CNN’s lead counsel to apologize to plaintiff on the spot in courtroom
Judge William Henry forced CNN’s attorney to apologize to the plaintiff in the high-profile defamation trial on Thursday ...
‘What a punchable face’: CNN journalist confronted with disparaging messages about Navy vet suing network for defamation
CNN senior correspondent Alexander Marquardt was confronted on Monday with disparaging messages about Zachary Young, the Navy ...
CNN Editor Fires Back at Zachary Young's Lawyer: 'That's Silly'
During the network's defamation trial, a lawyer for Zachary Young alleged a CNN editor "capitulated to the gods of media." ...
CNN defamation trial: Editor who said story was ‘full of holes like Swiss cheese’ grilled on witness stand
CNN editor Thomas Lumley was grilled on Tuesday after internal messages showed he was skeptical of the "pretty flawed" report ...
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 Standards Director Says Zachary Young Story Was 'Very Fair'
A director of standards at CNN defended the network's story at the center of a defamation case as "very fair." ...
CNN defamation trial: Reporter pressed on his heavy pursuit of Navy veteran as defense downplayed involvement
Alex Marquardt was pressed on Monday about his efforts to dig up dirt on the Navy veteran suing CNN for defamation, ...