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CNN found liable in Florida trial for defaming Navy veteran in 2021 story

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A Florida jury finds CNN defamed a U.S. Navy veteran in a 2021 story about a "black market" of smuggling out Afghans for high fees.

Zachary Young was awarded $5 million in compensatory damages.

An undisclosed settlement was reached later Friday regarding punitive damages.

CNN says it will take "what useful lessons we can from this case".

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English

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