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On Tuesday, a jury found the New York Times “not liable” in a defamation suit brought by former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin after a Bill Clinton-appointed judge tossed the case while jurors were still deliberating on Monday.
The Hill reports:
The jury’s decision Tuesday, which was unanimous, came a day after the judge in the case indicated he would dismiss the lawsuit against the newspaper, saying Palin’s attorneys produced a lack of evidence to suggest the news organization acted recklessly or knowingly published false material about her.
“I think this [was] an example of very unfortunate editorializing on the part of The Times,” U.S. District Court Judge Jed Rakoff said in court on Monday. “The law here sets a very high standard [for actual malice]. The court finds that that standard has not been met.”
Palin’s lawyers argued during the trial that The Times and James Bennet, then the editorial page editor at the newspaper, acted with “actual malice” against the former governor when they published an editorial linking her to the deadly 2011 shooting in an Arizona parking lot of then-Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.).
“The New York Times welcomes today’s decision,” a spokesperson for the newspaper said after Rakoff indicated he would move to dismiss the case as the jury was still deliberating. “It is a reaffirmation of a fundamental tenet of American law: public figures should not be permitted to use libel suits to punish or intimidate news organizations that make, acknowledge and swiftly correct unintentional errors.”
Palin plans to appeal the case.
A day late, or shall I say at least 3 days late.. This is OLD news at this point!
The ruling was delivered today.
Yet another failed Trump supporter’s law suit.
Why should this be a surprise to anyone – it’s left v right and with politics the way it is, it couldn’t go any other way. Talk about kangaroo court.
How many Trump appointed judges have ruled for Trump in Trump related cases?
You can keep your shoes on.
Totally bias decision,from left-wing judge.
How many Trump appointed judges have ruled in Trump’s favor?
Should they always rule in Trump’s favor?
The JUDGE is a William Jefferson Rockefeller APPOINTEE NO SHOCKER. The SOCIALIST NEW YORK TIMES is PROTECTED by the DEEP STATE OPERATIVES. Mrs. Palin has MERIT and EVIDENCE for her CASE but she WILL NOT OBTAIN DUE PROCESS from a CORRUPT BIAS JUDGE and JURY.
Trump drained the swamp of the Deep State years ago.
Hw is incredibly strong.
Does anyone with an IQ over 60 really think that the “Slimes” doesn’t hold “actual malice” against ANYONE who is proud to be an American?
About 60% of the population.
Look at the 2020 election results, particularly the House races.
Next time make them come to Alaska. There`s nothing supreme about the truoc emerpuS anymore. Slander still means the same thing in English-speaking communities. Do it to them, Sara.
The New York Times is located in New York City.
That is where the alleged slander occurred.
Not Podunk Hole, Alaska.
English meanings vary by community.
A cigarette in England is a homo.
The New York Times is located in New York City.
That is where the alleged slander occurred.
Not Podunk Hole, Alaska.
English meanings vary by community.
A cigarette in England is a queer.
Sara Palin is a scum bag, I had to hold my nose to vote for the hero John Mc Cain.
America did not vote for Biden, they voted against Trump.
Trump voters will not be voting for Cheny’s opponent
They will be voting against Cheny.
Wow I now have a new understanding of TDS you really should get help!!!!!
Just another case of the propaganda and lies that are acceptable and the truth is punished or ignored