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Marquardt Joins Al Jazeera After CNN Fallout | Wilmington News
Alex Marquardt, the CNN reporter at the center of a landmark defamation case, has landed a new role at Al Jazeera English in Washington — a move that comes after a turbulent legal battle and his ousting from CNN. Once hailed for his global coverage, Marquardt now hosts “This is America,” but his path here was paved by a jury’s initial $5 million verdict against CNN — and a shocking $50–100 million punitive damages award that was ultimately settled quietly. While CNN never confirmed the firing, many believe it was tied to the lawsuit. The plaintiff, Navy veteran Zachary Young, even praised…
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