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New York Times Sued for Defamation in Alabama Basketball Case
An Alabama jury awarded $9.25 million to a basketball player after finding that the New York Times defamed him by incorrectly reporting his presence at a fatal shooting scene, leading to a significant legal victory.
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An Alabama jury on Thursday awarded $9.25 million in damages after finding that the New York Times defamed an Alabama basketball player by incorrectly reporting that he was at the scene of a fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa.
2026-08-21 02:56 UTC