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NYT v. Sullivan: Will the Landmark Defamation Ruling Survive?

New York Times v. Sullivan and other landmark Supreme Court decisions protect the press’s ability to investigate public figures. But a growing right-wing movement seeks to overturn them.

By David Enrich

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Trump’s Suit Against Pulitzer Board Faces a Hurdle: His Previous Arguments

Mr. Trump, the board noted, has argued that a state court should not be permitted to exert control over a sitting president.

By David Enrich

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CNN Settles Defamation Suit After Being Ordered to Pay $5 Million

The case, which involved a 2021 segment about a private security contractor in Afghanistan, played out as media organizations face more legal and political pressures.

By Michael M. Grynbaum

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CNN Ordered to Pay at Least $5 Million for Defaming Security Contractor

The jury decision came after a two-week trial where lawyers for the contractor argued that the network had falsely accused him of illegal activity.

By Michael M. Grynbaum