Alabama jury finds NYT liable for defaming former college basketball player Kai Spears
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A jury in Alabama found The New York Times liable for defamation after it incorrectly reported that Kai Spears, a former University of Alabama basketball player, was at the scene of a deadly shooting in 2023, ordering about $9.25 million in damages; Spears was deemed a private figure and the Times expressed disappointment with the verdict.
- N.Y. Times loses defamation suit brought by college basketball player The Washington Post
- The New York Times Loses Defamation Lawsuit in Alabama The New York Times
- Jury rules New York Times defamed Alabama basketball player ESPN
- Jury Sides With Kai Spears In NYT Defamation Trial, Awards $9.25M In Damages Patch
- Jury says New York Times must pay ex-Alabama basketball player millions AL.com
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