CNN Found Liable For Defaming Security Consultant In Story On Afghan Evacuations; Jury Awards $5 Million In Damages
A Florida jury found CNN liable for defaming a security consultant featured in a 2021 report on the exorbitant fees being demanded on the black market to evacuate Afghans during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal.
CNN found liable for $5 million in defamation trial against US Navy veteran over Afghanistan report
CNN found liable for $5 million in defamation trial against US Navy veteran over Afghanistan report - The jury awarded Young $5 million in compensatory damages and found that the security contractor should also receive punitive damages for his pain and suffering.
CNN Loses Defamation Trial Over Afghan Evacuation Report, Hit With $5M Verdict
Zachary Young alleged CNN defamed him in a report by chief security correspondent Alex Marquardt that said he operated in a "black market."
BREAKING: Florida Jury Finds CNN Defamed Navy Veteran, Awards Him Millions in Damages
A Florida jury found that CNN liable of defaming Navy veteran Zachary Young on Friday, and awarded him a total of $5 million.
Florida Jury Holds CNN Liable in Defamation Case Involving Navy Veteran
A Florida jury found CNN liable for defaming Navy veteran Zachary Young, requiring the broadcaster to pay $5 million in damages. Young accused CNN of damaging his reputation by labeling him a profiteer.
CNN Ordered to Pay $5 Million for Defaming Contractor in Afghan Refugee Story
A jury has found CNN liable for defaming a contractor who was accused of participating in a 'black market' for evacuation from Afghanistan.
Jury Starts Deliberations In Security Consultant’s Defamation Case Against CNN Over Report On Afghan Evacuation “Black Market”
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 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."
Defamation case against CNN over Afghan evacuation report goes to a jury
CNN correspondent Alex Marquardt defended his story on Zachary Young, a security consultant who charged $14,000 or more to evacuate people from Afghanistan.
Florida jury deliberates in security consultant’s defamation case against CNN
Attorney Devin Freedman presents closing arguments on behalf of his client, Zachary Young, in a defamation case against CNN. (Jessica Costescu/ Washington Free Beacon) PANAMA CITY, Fla. (CN) — A Florida jury of six began deliberations Thursday afternoon and will soon decide if CNN defamed Zachary Young,
CNN Lawsuit: Jury Sides With Zachary Young, Gives Him Money
A Florida jury awarded Zachary Young $5 million so far in the network's defamation trial after reaching a verdict on Friday.
Jury finds that CNN committed defamation against Navy veteran, awards punitive damages
Zachary Young alleged that CNN smeared him by implying he illegally profited when helping people flee Afghanistan on the "black market" during the Biden administration's military withdrawal from the ...