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New York Times Alabama defamation lawsuit verdict

Overview

An Alabama jury has ordered The New York Times to pay $9.25 million in damages to Kai Spears, a former University of Alabama basketball player, following a defamation and invasion of privacy lawsuit.

The legal action originated from a March 2023 report that incorrectly identified Spears as a passenger in a vehicle involved in a fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa. The report, which relied on a single anonymous source, was later corrected by the newspaper in June 2023. However, Spears alleged the error caused permanent reputational damage and emotional distress.

This verdict, reached after a nine-day trial in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, represents the first time in over 50 years that The New York Times has lost a defamation lawsuit in the United States. A spokesperson for the newspaper described the report as an ‘honest mistake’ and stated the company is reviewing its legal options.

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University of Alabama · Kai Spears · The New York Times · Alabama · New York Times

Timeline

19 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
New York Times ordered to pay $9.25M in Alabama defamation case
An Alabama jury awarded $9.25 million to former basketball player Kai Spears, finding The New York Times liable for defamation regarding inaccurate reporting on a 2023 fatal shooting.
23 days ago

[BUSINESS] 36 sources
New York Times ordered to pay $9.25M in defamation lawsuit
An Alabama jury ordered The New York Times to pay $9.25 million to former Alabama basketball player Kai Spears for defamation regarding a false 2023 report linking him to a fatal shooting.

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