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Trump’s US$475 million CNN defamation lawsuit thrown out by judge

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10 months ago

July 31, 2023

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U.S. Judge Raag Singhal said that while CNN’s statements might have been “repugnant”, they were not defamatory

A federal judge, Raag Singhal, has dismissed the former president’s $475 million defamation lawsuit against CNN.

Trump claimed that the network associated him with Adolf Hitler by describing his election fraud claims as the “big lie.”

However, Judge Singhal – who was nominated by Donald Trump in 2019 – ruled that CNN’s statements were opinions, not facts, and therefore not subject to defamation claims.

“CNN’s statements while repugnant, were not, as a matter of law, defamatory,” said the judge, sitting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort.

The lawsuit, filed in October 2022, cited five instances where CNN referred to Trump’s election assertions as the “big lie,” a phrase associated with Nazi propaganda.

Trump’s legal team argued that this wording deliberately connected him to a reprehensible historical figure.

Despite Judge Singhal’s ruling, a spokesperson for Trump acknowledged agreement with the judge’s assessment of CNN’s statements and stated that the network would be held accountable for its treatment of Trump and his supporters.

However, it was not mentioned whether Trump would appeal the decision.

Donald Trump has a history of attacking media outlets critical of him, with CNN being a frequent target.

Despite facing state and federal indictments, he remains the front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

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U.S. competes to stay ahead of China on ‘AI ‘ weapon systems

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2 hours ago

May 14, 2024

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So, who’s winning the race so far?

America’s top priority right now is to make sure the United States—not China—lead in artificial intelligence and the U.S. Air Force just took a big step in that direction.

The Air Force is incorporating ‘AI’ and machine learning for its future fleets.

Top officials say the ‘AI’ controlled aircraft could be on track to be as good as any human pilot.

Oz Sultan, the Chief Strategist with the Sultan Interactive Group joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #AI #AIwarfare #AIaircraft #artificialintelligence #UAairforce #China

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EV market witnesses unprecedented price cuts

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24 hours ago

May 13, 2024

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Established brands like Peugeot and Nissan are slashing prices by significant margins to compete with emerging Chinese EV competitors.

Facing a dual challenge of a decelerating growth in EV adoption and a surge in competitively priced alternatives from Chinese manufacturers like BYD and MG, traditional automakers are forced to enact substantial price cuts to clear inventory.

This trend reflects the fast pace within the market and signals the formidable struggle for dominance in the EV space. #featured #trending

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President Biden threatens to cut off weapons supplies to Israel

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4 days ago

May 10, 2024

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Does this mark a shift in Washington’s public approach to the war?

President Joe Biden is vowing to withhold weapons from Israel if the Jewish State goes forward with its invasion of Rafah.

The comments came after the Biden administration halted a recent shipment of bombs amid concerns over Israel’s plans to launch a full-scale assault on Rafah even as cease-fire talks continue with Hamas.

Jonathan Tobin, the Editor-in-Chief of Jewish News Syndicate, joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #Israel #Hamas #Gaza #GazaWar #Rafah