Sarah Palin Is Granted New Libel Trial Against The New York Times
Published On Aug 28, 2024, 1:01 PM
A federal appeals court has ordered a new trial for Sarah Palin in her libel lawsuit against The New York Times. The court found that the initial trial was flawed due to the presiding judge's exclusion of certain evidence and other rulings that may have influenced the jury's decision. Palin's lawsuit stems from a 2017 editorial in which she claims the Times defamed her by connecting her to a 2011 shooting incident. The appeals court's decision is seen as a significant step for accountability in media reporting.