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CNN found guilty in Florida trial of libeling Navy veteran in 2021 story about people paid to rescue endangered Afghans
A Florida jury on Friday 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 of that country.
CNN found guilty of defaming security contractor in Afghanistan story
A Florida jury of six awarded security contractor Zachary Young $5 million in damages. The jury will also award punitive damages to Young, typically a much larger amount.
Jury finds CNN defamed Navy veteran with segment on Afghan refugees
A jury in Florida on Friday found that CNN defamed a Navy veteran with a report on his business that aired in 2021 and awarded him $5 million damages. The plaintiff, Zachary Young, sued the network saying it harmed his business by including him in a 2021 segment about contractors who the report suggested
CNN Found Guilty In Florida Trial Of Libeling Navy Veteran In Afghan Story
The jury has awarded Young $5 million in damages and is now being asked to determine whether CNN must pay additional punitive damages.
CNN found liable for defaming US Navy veteran who helped people evacuate Afghanistan
A Florida jury on Friday found TV news provider CNN liable for defaming a U.S. Navy veteran who helped evacuate people from Afghanistan after the U.S. military withdrew from the country in 2021. The six-person jury said CNN had to pay damages totaling $5 million.
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.
Florida hotel discriminated against Arab American group after Hamas attack, Justice Department says
The owner of a hotel in Orlando, Florida's tourist district has reached an agreement with the U.S. Justice Department after ...
Biden say Equal Rights Amendment is 'law of the land.' Did Florida ratify the ERA?
Did Florida ever ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, the 1972 amendment that declared women equal under the law?
Florida Might Be Getting a New State Bird
Flamingos, known for their vibrant pink feathers and long legs, have a notable history in Florida and could become its state ...
Florida House bill proposes prevention of developing golf courses, pickleball courts and lodges on state parks
The bill comes after a massive outcry​ last year after the state Department of Environmental Protection released plans for ...
A coin dealer scammed buyers out of thousands at a Florida flea market, deputies say
A coin dealer at a popular Bradenton flea market has been arrested after investigators say he scammed customers out of nearly ...
Florida population growth could impact future elections
Florida has gained residents because of warm weather and low taxes, leading the state to gain representatives in the U.S.
Video shows violent robbery of 83-year-old woman who had just claimed Florida lotto money
Security camera footage shows the woman leaving a convenience store in Orlando after claiming her win when a man violently ...
Florida graduation rates soar. Here are stats for South Florida and Tampa schools
In South Florida, graduation rates for the two largest school districts increased. Miami-Dade County public schools reached ...
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Florida commit, Otsego’s No. 1-ranked swimmer, aiming for state records in 2025
Updated: Jan. 17, 2025, 2:10 p.m. OTSEGO, MI –– Liam Smith may need to familiarize himself with operating a hoist.
How cold does it have to be to snow? Chance of ice, snow flurries in Florida's panhandle
An Accuweather forecast predicts a 10-20% chance of snow flurries in the Florida panhandle next week. Here's how cold it has ...