CNN Found Liable for Defaming Navy Veteran
A Florida jury determined that CNN defamed a U.S. Navy veteran involved in Afghanistan evacuations post-U.S. military withdrawal. The broadcaster was ordered to pay $5 million in damages, with further proceedings to assess punitive damages.

A Florida jury has ruled that CNN defamed a U.S. Navy veteran who played a key role in evacuating people from Afghanistan following the U.S. military's withdrawal in 2021.
The jury ordered CNN to pay $5 million in damages to the veteran.
There will be a subsequent phase in the trial where potential punitive damages will be decided.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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