A jury ruled that The New York Times did not defame Sarah Palin concerning a 2017 editorial. Palin claimed the article contributed to an increase in death threats against her and significantly damaged her reputation. Despite the Times issuing a correction within 14 hours, Palin's attorney argued there was a lack of accountability, suggesting the editorial published was done with either knowledge of its inaccuracies or reckless disregard for the truth. The jury reached their verdict in just over two hours during a civil trial in Manhattan.
Palin argued the editorial's implications led to increased threats against her, asserting it changed her life significantly, despite the Times correcting the error swiftly.
The jury decided The New York Times did not libel Sarah Palin after deliberating for just over two hours, amidst claims of reputational damage from an editorial.
Palin's attorney stated that there was a lack of accountability for the Times, claiming that the editorial ran with reckless disregard for the truth.
Palin described the impact of the editorial on her life, noting increased death threats and significant harm to her reputation and mental well-being.
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