By Long Island Attorney Paul A. Lauto, Esq.
A security consulting firm that helped evacuate people left behind in Afghanistan by the Biden Administration, brought suit against CNN for defamation aired on "The Lead With Jake Tapper" show. Although the consulting firm was legitimately contracted by non-governmental organizations and corporations, CNN portrayed the firm with "black market" and "exorbitant fees" captions. The suit asserted that CNN falsely depicted the consulting firm's Navy Veteran President as illegally profiting from his work, thereby causing untold damage to both business and reputation. CNN denied any wrongdoing compelling litigation.
After a two week long jury trial, CNN was found liable and the jury awarded 5 Million Dollars. As the case then proceeded with the punitive portion to determine any additional compensation to effectively punish CNN for egregious behavior, CNN quickly settled the case.
In today's cancel culture society where disregarding defamation laws has become commonplace, this modern day David versus Goliath case represents hope. The hope is that we may return to civility and journalistic objectivity and integrity. Perhaps our country will now be back on the road to having a society where we strive to lift people up, instead of tearing them down.
Long Island Lawyer
Paul A. Lauto, Esq.
www.liatorney.com
A security consulting firm that helped evacuate people left behind in Afghanistan by the Biden Administration, brought suit against CNN for defamation aired on "The Lead With Jake Tapper" show. Although the consulting firm was legitimately contracted by non-governmental organizations and corporations, CNN portrayed the firm with "black market" and "exorbitant fees" captions. The suit asserted that CNN falsely depicted the consulting firm's Navy Veteran President as illegally profiting from his work, thereby causing untold damage to both business and reputation. CNN denied any wrongdoing compelling litigation.
After a two week long jury trial, CNN was found liable and the jury awarded 5 Million Dollars. As the case then proceeded with the punitive portion to determine any additional compensation to effectively punish CNN for egregious behavior, CNN quickly settled the case.
In today's cancel culture society where disregarding defamation laws has become commonplace, this modern day David versus Goliath case represents hope. The hope is that we may return to civility and journalistic objectivity and integrity. Perhaps our country will now be back on the road to having a society where we strive to lift people up, instead of tearing them down.
Long Island Lawyer
Paul A. Lauto, Esq.
www.liatorney.com
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