Latest / Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
NYT Defamation Verdict for Kai Spears | Charleston News
A jury just handed down a jaw-dropping $9.25 million verdict to Kai Spears, a former college basketball player, after the New York Times falsely linked him to a deadly 2023 shooting in Alabama — a report that relied on an anonymous tip and ignored evidence proving his innocence. Despite being with teammates that night, Spears was wrongly portrayed as present at the scene, causing immense personal and professional damage. His father, then-Marshall University’s athletic director, fought for justice as the defense exposed the Times’ lack of due diligence. After a grueling three-year battle, the…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.