Zachary Young

Navy veteran Zachary Young won a defamation lawsuit against CNN after the network ran a report that falsely accused him of profiting off helping people flee from Afghanistan.

CNN Ordered to Pay $5 Million in Defamation Case

A jury has found CNN guilty of libeling Navy veteran, Zachary Young, who said CNN rendered him “permanently unemployable.” More

January 17, 2025

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CNN Defamation Trial: Zachary Young & Nemex Enterprises Inc. v. CNN

A Florida jury found CNN guilty of defaming Navy veteran Zachary Young and awarded him $5 million in damages. More

January 17, 2025

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CNN Defamation Trial: CNN Correspondent Alex Marquardt Takes the Stand

CNN's Alex Marquardt testified in Zachary Young's defamation case. Young says CNN falsely accused him of taking advantage of desperate Afghans. More

January 13, 2025

Navy Vet on CNN Report: It Put Me In a Mental and Emotional Tailspin

Zachary Young, a Navy vet, says CNN defamed him by accusing him of offering Afghans black market evacuations. More

January 8, 2025

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Navy Vet Sues CNN: ‘It’s Devastating When You’re Labeled a Criminal’

Navy vet Zachary Young claims CNN defamed him when they falsely accused him of offering black market evacuations to desperate Afghans. More