CNN defamation trial underway

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 over Afghanistan report kicks off in Florida
A private security consultant accuses the network of naming him in a story that claimed some private contractors were charging Afghans thousands for assistance fleeing from the country.
CNN defamation trial comes at a rough time for legacy media — and for the struggling network
At a particularly inopportune time for legacy media and CNN, the news outlet is on trial in Florida this week, accused of defaming a Navy veteran involved in rescuing endangered Afghans from that country when the U.
Navy Veteran Charges CNN With Defamation: Lawsuit Explained
Navy veteran, Zachary Young, has accused CNN of libel stemming from a report about his role in helping evacuate people from Afghanistan during the United States' withdrawal in 2021. Here's what to know.
Bay County is site of civil trial where man accuses CNN of defamation
A civil trial began on Monday at the Bay County Courthouse involving a man who has accused CNN of defaming him. Here's what we know:
Navy Vet Suing CNN for Defamation Breaks Down at Trial
Zachary Young broke down in tears while testifying against CNN, explaining how a segment aired on the network 'wrecked' his life.
WATCH LIVE: CNN defamation trial underway after Navy veteran sues network
Navy veteran Zachary Young is accusing the network of defaming him after showing his face on-air while talking about the 'black market' smuggling Afghans out the country for thousands of dollars.
Video: WATCH LIVE: Navy veteran sues CNN for defamation, day 2
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CNN pokes holes in security contractor’s defamation claims over Afghanistan evacuation story
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (CN) — CNN’s attorneys dropped a bombshell on a Florida court Thursday that could potentially upend the ...
CNN Lawsuit: New Messages Between Zachary Young, CNN Reporter Revealed
Messages between a CNN journalist and a U.S. Navy veteran suing the network for defamation were revealed in court.
CNN heads to court for high-stakes defamation trial about Afghanistan segment
U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young alleges that CNN smeared him by implying he illegally profited when helping people flee ...
In trial testimony, contractor says CNN story ruined his career
Zachary Young told a Florida jury Tuesday that a 2021 CNN report on evacuations from Afghanistan made him out to be a ...
CNN Coverage Lawsuit: Full List of Claims Coming Out During Trial
Defamation trials are rare in the U.S. due to constitutional protections for the press, which make proving libel difficult. Young filed the lawsuit against CNN in 2022. He accused the company of ...
CNN defamation trial: Judge imposes fine for personal jabs after chaos erupts in court
There were fireworks in court during the third day of testimony from the plaintiff in a defamation lawsuit against CNN, ...