13:I[2754,["2972","static/chunks/2972-6f5d56019c5c6a42.js","3868","static/chunks/app/tags/%5Bid%5D/page-e0de42c5bec059fc.js"],"default",1] 14:I[8387,["2972","static/chunks/2972-6f5d56019c5c6a42.js","3868","static/chunks/app/tags/%5Bid%5D/page-e0de42c5bec059fc.js"],"default",1] 17:I[2972,["2972","static/chunks/2972-6f5d56019c5c6a42.js","3868","static/chunks/app/tags/%5Bid%5D/page-e0de42c5bec059fc.js"],""] 15:T4e4,

Times Editor Takes Stand in Palin Defamation Trial

In a closely watched legal battle, former New York Times editorial page editor James Bennet testified about a 2017 editorial that linked Sarah Palin to a mass shooting, marking a critical moment in the defamation case against the newspaper.

Bennet acknowledged errors in the editorial, which incorrectly suggested a connection between Palin's political rhetoric and a 2011 shooting that wounded then-Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. The Times quickly issued a correction, but Palin proceeded with her lawsuit.

Key points from the testimony included:

Bennet admitted the editorial contained inaccurate statements
He described the editorial's drafting process as rushed
The editor emphasized the lack of intentional malice

Legal experts suggest the case hinges on proving actual malice, a high standard for public figures seeking defamation damages. The trial represents a significant moment for press freedom and journalistic accountability.

The outcome could potentially impact how media organizations approach editorial writing and fact-checking processes, potentially influencing future reporting standards.

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Sarah Palin's Libel Trial Against The New York Times Begins

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has commenced her long-anticipated defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, bringing national attention to issues of media responsibility and journalistic integrity.

The trial centers on a 2017 editorial that incorrectly linked Palin's political

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