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Manhattan Jury Clears NY Times in Palin Defamation Case

4/23/2025

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A Manhattan jury has cleared The New York Times of defamation against Sarah Palin, ruling that a 2017 editorial connecting her political action committee to a mass shooting was not harmful. This decision comes after a previous trial was overturned, underscoring the uphill battle public figures face in proving defamation, even amid heartfelt apologies.

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A Manhattan jury has cleared The New York Times of defamation against Sarah Palin, ruling that a 2017 editorial connecting her political action committee to a mass shooting was not harmful. This decision comes after a previous trial was overturned, underscoring the uphill battle public figures face in proving defamation, even amid heartfelt apologies.