CNN Defamation Trial: Zachary Young & Nemex Enterprises Inc. v. CNN
A Florida jury has found CNN guilty of libeling a Navy veteran who claimed the network destroyed his reputation. Zachary Young said CNN rendered him “permanently unemployable” when they ran a report that falsely accused him of making money off of helping desperate people flee Afghanistan.
Who is Zachary Young? Navy Veteran Involved in CNN Defamation Trial
Zachary Young, a U.S. Navy veteran and former U.S. government operative, is accusing CNN of defamation in a case that is currently on trial in Florida. Defamation trials are rare in the U.S. due to constitutional protections for the press, which make proving libel difficult.
Bay County jury finds against CNN in defamation lawsuit
A Bay County jury has found in favor of a security consultant who sued CNN for defamation. The jury decided that CNN implicated Zachary Young and his company Nemex Enterprises in a broadcast story about black market evacuations.
Florida jury deliberates in security consultant’s defamation case against CNN
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (CN) — A Florida jury of six began deliberations Thursday afternoon and will soon decide if CNN defamed Zachary Young, a U.S. Navy veteran and security consultant, by painting him as an illegal profiteer and implicating him in "black market" evacuations in a story on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Security consultant denied profiteering in defamation case against CNN
A security consultant’s defamation battle against CNN is taking place right here in Bay County. U.S. Navy veteran and Nemex Enterprises President Zachary Young filed a defamation case against the network in 2022.
CNN found guilty of defaming security contractor
A Florida jury of six awarded security contractor Zachary Young $5 million in damages. The jury will also award punitive damages to Young, typically a much larger amount.
CNN loses in Florida defamation case
Zachary Young claimed CNN ruined his business and reputation when the network ran a story on private contractors charging Afghans trying to flee their country, but he says he didn't participate in the
Plaintiff in CNN defamation trial celebrates 'vindication' following courtroom drama: 'I'm glad it's over'
U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young spoke with Fox News Digital following his history defamation victory against CNN following a two-week courtroom battle.
CNN found liable in Florida trial for defaming Navy veteran in 2021 story
The jury deliberated for more than eight hours starting before ruling in favor of Zachary Young in his defamation suit against CNN.
CNN Producer Admits Zachary Young Has 'Punchable Face' in Deposition
A CNN producer admitted that he thinks Zachary Young has a "punchable face" in a deposition played in court on Tuesday.
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Security consultant said botched CNN story ruined his career and life
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — Nemex Enterprises President Zachary Young claimed a story CNN aired about his security consulting business ruined his career and his life. Young took the stand again ...
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CNN goes on trial over its report alleging 'black market' for Afghan rescues
CNN’s story, which aired on Nov. 11, 2021, showed a photo of Zachary Young, head of Florida-based Nemex Enterprises. The caption below warned of “exorbitant fees” and “no guarantee of ...
CNN Defamation Trial: Security Consultant Testifies On His Texts Telling Reporter “No Afghan Is Expected To Pay For Evacuation Costs”
A security consultant testified in the second day of his defamation trial against CNN, as his attorney ran through a series ...
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Frum Attorney Leaves Courtroom to Make it in Time for Shabbos
When frum lawyer Velvel Freedman saw that the high-profile Zachary Young v. CNN defamation trial in Florida would only end ...