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Defamation
The CNN logo stands outside the venue of the second Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidates debate, in the Fox Theater in Detroit, Michigan

CNN Found Guilty in Florida Trial of Libeling Navy Veteran in 2021 Story

A Florida jury found CNN guilty of libeling a U.S. Navy veteran in a 2021 story about people paid to rescue endangered Afghans following the Taliban takeover.

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Drake Sues Universal Music for Defamation Related to Kendrick Lamar Diss Track

The lawsuit alleges UMG published and promoted the track even though it included false pedophilia allegations against Drake and suggested listeners should resort to vigilante justice.

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The CNN logo stands outside the venue of the second Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidates debate, in the Fox Theater in Detroit, Michigan

CNN Defamation Trial Comes at a Rough Time for Legacy Media

Defamation trials are actually rare in the United States, in part because strong constitutional protections for the press make proving libel difficult.

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Rudy Giuliani Is in Contempt of Court in $148 Million Defamation Case

The ruling is a result of failing to properly respond to requests for information following a $148 million defamation judgment granted to two Georgia election workers.

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E. Jean Carroll walks outside Manhattan Federal Court, in New York City

Appeals Court Upholds $5 Million Award in Sex Abuse Verdict Against Trump

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a written opinion upholding the $5 million award that the Manhattan jury granted to E. Jean Carroll for defamation and sexual abuse.

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‘It Ends With Us’ Actor and Director Justin Baldoni Sues The New York Times for Libel

Co-star Blake Lively sued Baldoni and others connected to the film, alleging harassment and a coordinated campaign to attack her reputation.

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Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani departs defamation lawsuit at the District Courthouse in Washington

Rudy Giuliani Ordered To Appear at Contempt Hearing Over Failure To Give Up Assets

Lawyers for the election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment said in court papers that Giuliani has failed to turn over his assets.

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ABC Agrees To Give $15 Million to Trump’s Presidential Library to Settle Defamation Suit

As part of the settlement, ABC News posted an editor’s note to its website expressing regret over Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos’ statements.

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