Palin Libel Suit Against NYT Dismissed Again
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A New York jury ruled that The New York Times did not libel former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin in a 2017 editorial containing a factual error. The jury's decision, reached after a short deliberation, mirrors a 2022 ruling. Palin's lawsuit, revived by an appeals court, claimed the error damaged her reputation. The Times spokesperson stated the verdict upholds the principle that publishers are not liable for honest mistakes. Palin's attorney indicated a potential appeal.
A New York jury ruled that The New York Times did not libel former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin in a 2017 editorial containing a factual error. The jury's decision, reached after a short deliberation, mirrors a 2022 ruling. Palin's lawsuit, revived by an appeals court, claimed the error damaged her reputation. The Times spokesperson stated the verdict upholds the principle that publishers are not liable for honest mistakes. Palin's attorney indicated a potential appeal.
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