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Supreme Court Spares CNN in Dershowitz Defamation Case | Salt Lake City News
The Supreme Court declined to hear Alan Dershowitz’s $300 million defamation suit against CNN, upholding a lower court ruling that dismissed his claims. Dershowitz, who served as part of Trump’s legal team during his 2020 impeachment, argued CNN misrepresented his constitutional arguments — prompting his lawsuit. The case centered on the “actual malice” standard, a key First Amendment doctrine protecting free speech while allowing public figures recourse for serious harm. Though Justices Gorsuch and Thomas dissented, the Court’s refusal leaves the existing legal framework intact — a major win…
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