CNN & Nick Sandmann Settle Libel & Slander Lawsuit

Michael Brown Unplugged

English - January 10, 2020 09:02 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 93 ratings
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CNN has settled the defamation lawsuit brought by Covington Catholic High School student Nick Sandmann for its coverage of his encounter with Native American activist Nathan Philips. The settlement is undisclosed but Michael breaks down what it means and why CNN probably settled. Reason Magazine thinks the lawsuit could have a chilling effect on journalism. Michael thinks it will have the opposite effect.