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New Trump Derangement Syndrome Examples, and How CNN Smeared a Navy Veteran, with Piers Morgan, Zachary Young, and Vel Freedman | Ep. 991

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Defamation and Media Accountability

This chapter explores the complex legal battle between Navy veteran Zachary Young and CNN over defamatory reporting during a challenging evacuation process in Afghanistan. It highlights the implications of a jury ruling against the news network, including discussions on journalistic ethics, malice in defamation law, and the necessity of integrity in media reporting. The narrative also critiques CNN's response to the trial, discussing internal discrepancies and the broader responsibility of journalists to fact-check and maintain credibility.

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