The New York Times lost a defamation lawsuit on August 20, 2026, filed by a former college basketball player. The court ordered the publication to pay $9.25 million in damages.
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New York Times ordered to pay $9.25 million in defamation case
The New York Times has been ordered to pay $9.25 million in a defamation lawsuit brought by a former college basketball player. The ruling was made on August 20, 2026.
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