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Judge Denies Palin's New Libel Trial Against NY Times

12/16/2025

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A federal judge in New York denied former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's request for a new libel trial against The New York Times on December 15, 2025.
Judge Jed S. Rakoff said he ensured a fair trial when a jury found The New York Times did not libel Palin over the 2017 editorial.
During the trial, James Bennet (the Times editor) apologized for the error and its impact on Palin.

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A federal judge in New York denied former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's request for a new libel trial against The New York Times on December 15, 2025.
Judge Jed S. Rakoff said he ensured a fair trial when a jury found The New York Times did not libel Palin over the 2017 editorial.
During the trial, James Bennet (the Times editor) apologized for the error and its impact on Palin.