In this clip, William Del Pilar reviews CNN settling a major defamation lawsuit involving U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young, who was falsely accused of illegally profiting from evacuations during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal. After a jury awarded Young $5 million in damages and signaled the possibility of punitive damages exceeding $100 million, CNN opted for an undisclosed settlement. This case highlights growing legal challenges for mainstream media and the potential weakening of longstanding press protections. Is this a turning point for media accountability?
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the CNN Defamation Case
00:31 Who is Zachary Young?
01:05 The Jury’s Verdict & $5 Million Award
01:45 Why CNN Chose to Settle
02:20 Media’s Reliance on Defamation Protections
03:00 CNN’s Legal Miscalculation
03:47 What This Means for Media Accountability
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