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.
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 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 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, undercutting CNN’s defense that the plaintiff was not a central focus of the report.
CNN reporter defends Afghanistan story that led to defamation lawsuit
Chief national security correspondent Alex Marquardt denied that his report about security contractor Zachary Young was a “hit piece.”
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.
Plaintiff in CNN defamation trial celebrates 'vindication' following courtroom drama: 'I'm glad it's over'
U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young spoke with Fox News Digital following his history defamation victory against CNN following a two-week courtroom battle.
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.
Bombshell CNN defamation lawsuit had a surprise ending following guilty verdict
After 8 days of testimony and another 8 hours of deliberation, a local jury came back with their decision in a high-profile media lawsuit. For more News, Weather, and Sports in Panama City, Florida vi
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 ...
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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 ...
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.
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 ...
CNN Pays Navy Veteran Undisclosed Defamation Settlement After Jury Orders $5 Million in Damages
CNN paid an undisclosed settlement to a U.S. Navy veteran after a Florida jury found the network defamed him on Jake Tapper's ...
‘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 ...