Posted on 08/21/2026 5:39:16 AM PDT by God luvs America
An Alabama jury on Thursday awarded $9.25 million in damages after finding that The New York Times defamed a college basketball player by incorrectly reporting that he was at the scene of a fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa.
Kai Spears, who played for the University of Alabama men's team, sued the Times in 2023 after it published a report, citing a person familiar with the investigation, that indicated he was a passenger in a car involved in the shooting. The Times reported that the person had spoken "on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters."
Days later, the Times acknowledged its error in an editor's note and corrected the story.
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The feel-good story of the day.
Sarah Palin lost her trial and her retrial against The New York Times; but now this...
She sued them in NYChitty....
It wasnt a mistake, it was bad journalism, exactly what this rag is known for.
Excellent news about a fake news outlet!! I’m sure they can afford it but it’s gonna smart big time!
“this verdict will improve journalism throughout the country.”
…good punch line!
Sarah didn’t sue in Alabama.
News Intentionally Lied
Yep venue is everything now. DC, NY, CA the outcome is set before a trial begins.
It wasn’t a journalistic mistake anyway; it was unequal justice in New York.
Oh, now I see what you're saying. That explains it. Thanks!
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