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Supreme Court Rejects Dershowitz's Defamation Case | Dayton News
The Supreme Court has declined to hear Alan Dershowitz’s $300 million defamation case against CNN, effectively upholding a Florida court’s ruling against him. The dispute stems from comments Dershowitz made during Trump’s first impeachment trial, which CNN critiqued — prompting Dershowitz to claim they edited his remarks and defamed him. Though Justices Gorsuch and Thomas dissented, arguing the case should be heard, the Court’s decision closes the door on his legal bid. CNN’s lawyers emphasized that the “actual malice” standard is vital to protecting free speech in a democracy. Support the…
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