Tag #Jury Award

What was the outcome of the defamation lawsuit against CNN, and what does it indicate about public perception of media accountability?

A Florida jury found CNN liable for defamation in a case brought by Navy veteran Zachary Young, awarding him $5 million in damages ($4 million for lost earnings and $1 million for personal damages) before a settlement was reached on punitive damages. The jury foreperson stated their intended punitive damages award could have reached $100 million, highlighting public dissatisfaction with perceived "fake news".