BREAKING: O’Keefe Scores Victory in 11th Circuit of Appeals Against CNN in Defamation Case pic.twitter.com/h87Vwe5SSR
— James O’Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) November 11, 2024
- Court Decision: On November 7, 2024, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated Project Veritas’ defamation lawsuit against CNN.
- Original Dismissal: A lower court had previously dismissed the lawsuit, ruling in favor of CNN.
- Allegations: Project Veritas alleges that CNN falsely reported the organization’s suspension from Twitter as a permanent ban.
- Twitter Suspension: In February 2021, Twitter temporarily suspended Project Veritas for violating platform policies.
- CNN’s Report: CNN reported the suspension as a permanent ban, which Project Veritas claims is defamatory.
- Legal Argument: Project Veritas argues that CNN’s misreporting damaged its reputation and donor relationships.
- Appeals Court Ruling: The appellate court found that the lower court erred in dismissing the case, allowing the lawsuit to proceed.
Federal Court Backs 2nd CNN Defamation Case, Calls Out Aversion to Truth https://t.co/XcGNOD4EXo
— Free Speech America (@FreeSpeechAmer) November 11, 2024
- Defamation Standards: The court emphasized the importance of accurate reporting, especially concerning public figures and organizations.
- Next Steps: The case will return to the lower court for further proceedings consistent with the appellate court’s decision.
- Project Veritas’ Reaction: The organization expressed satisfaction with the ruling, viewing it as a step toward holding media accountable.
- CNN’s Position: CNN has not publicly commented on the appellate court’s decision as of the article’s publication.
- Broader Implications: The case highlights ongoing tensions between media organizations and subjects of their reporting regarding accuracy and defamation.
- Legal Precedent: The ruling may influence future defamation cases involving media outlets and their reporting practices.
- Public Interest: The lawsuit underscores the critical role of factual reporting in maintaining public trust in media institutions.
- Ongoing Litigation: The outcome of the revived lawsuit remains uncertain as it proceeds through the judicial system.
The United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit just reinstated a defamation lawsuit against CNN. Judge Carnes was shocked to find CNN downplaying the importance of telling the truth in its “news” broadcasts. Just wait till he finds out CNN argued for the application of the Taliban’s Sharia law in our case!
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