Who is Zachary Young? Navy Veteran Involved in CNN Defamation Trial
Zachary Young, a U.S. Navy veteran and former U.S. government operative, is accusing CNN of defamation in a case that is currently on trial in Florida. Defamation trials are rare in the U.S. due to constitutional protections for the press, which make proving libel difficult.
CNN defamation trial: Several staffers testify against network's on-air apology ordered by legal department
Several CNN staffers testified during the network's defamation trial their opposition towards the on-air apology to Zachary Young that was directed by its legal department.
Defamation trial against CNN in second week at Bay County Courthouse
A defamation trial between a former U.S. government operative and CNN is in its second week at the Bay County Courthouse. Here's an update:
CNN defamation trial: Judge scolds CNN’s lead counsel, orders apology to plaintiff: ‘This isn’t kindergarten’
Judge William Henry blasted CNN’s lead counsel in the ongoing defamation trial on Wednesday, ordering him to apologize to plaintiff Zachary Young for repeatedly calling him a "liar."
CNN defamation trial: Major General testifies he would've hired Zachary Young before on-air segment, not after
Tensions were high as the first expert witness took the stand at the CNN defamation trial brought by U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young in Panama City, Florida.
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 ...
CNN Editor Fires Back at Zachary Young's Lawyer: 'That's Silly'
During the network's defamation trial, a lawyer for Zachary Young alleged a CNN editor "capitulated to the gods of media." ...
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Journalist defends reporting that led to CNN defamation lawsuit
As the trial in Florida enters its second week, attorneys for Zachary Young, the security consultant named in the CNN story, ...
CNN Correspondent Takes Stand In Defamation Trial, Defends Report That Security Consultant Exploited Afghan Evacuation
CNN's Alexander Marquardt took the stand in a defamation trial Monday, defending a 2021 report during the U.S.'s Afghanistan ...
CNN Standards Director Says Zachary Young Story Was 'Very Fair'
A director of standards at CNN defended the network's story at the center of a defamation case as "very fair." ...
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CNN’s fact-checking criticized in defamation case
In the high-profile case against CNN in a Florida courtroom, employees defended the network’s commitment to fairness.
‘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 defamation trial: Expert witnesses take the stand in Navy veteran's case against network
The legal team for plaintiff Zachary Young had three expert witnesses testify on his behalf in the high-stakes CNN defamation ...