CNN defamation trial: Losing case expected but still a bad bruise for the network, insider says
A CNN employee says losing a high-profile defamation case this week might have been expected inside the network, but that didn't stop it from leaving a bruise.
Fed-up Judge Savaged CNN Attorney in Network’s Disastrous Defamation Case: 'This Isn't Kindergarten'
Along the way to CNN losing a major defamation lawsuit, the attorney representing the network received a blistering rebuke from the Florida judge overseeing the case. Zachary Young, who is a security consultant,
CNN Loses Defamation Trial Over Afghan Evacuation Report
Zachary Young alleged CNN defamed him in a report by chief security correspondent Alex Marquardt that said he operated in a "black market."
CNN defamation trial: Reporter accused of 'misleading' plaintiff over hiding fact he was part of CNN's story
A journalist behind the CNN report at the center of a defamation trial was accused of "misleading" the plaintiff by hiding he was always going to be part of their story.
CNN Loses $5 Million Defamation Suit Over Jake Tapper Segment
A six-member jury in Bay County, Florida, found the network was liable for defamation because of a segment that aired on “The Lead with Jake Tapper” where reporter Alex Marquardt painted Zachary Young, the Navy vet CEO, as an “illegal profiteer” who was exploiting “desperate Afghans” with “exorbitant” fees, Law & Crime reported.
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.
Jury finds CNN defamed security consultant in Afghanistan evacuation report
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 settles with US Navy veteran after defamation verdict
CNN settled a lawsuit brought by a US Navy veteran over a 2021 segment on evacuations in Afghanistan on Friday, hours after a jury found the network liable for defaming him.
CNN's Alex Marquardt hesitant to admit he made money covering war zones: 'I don't go there to get paid'
CNN's Alex Marquardt was reluctant to admit he made money as a journalist while covering war zones after he took aim at ...
CNN’s really, really dumb messages
CNN’s Alex Marquardt sent a message to a colleague: “We gonna nail this Zachary Young mf---er.” There were no dashes in the ...
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.
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, ...
‘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 Found Guilty in Florida Trial of Libeling Navy Veteran in Afghan Story
A jury in Panama City, Florida on Friday found CNN guilty of defaming a U.S. Navy veteran in a 2021 story about people paid ...
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 ...