New York Times journalism practices draw scrutiny in Sarah Palin libel trial

Published February 4, 2022 6:07pm ET



New York Times editorial practices underwent withering scrutiny at times during the second day of Sarah Palin‘s defamation lawsuit trial against the outlet on Friday.

The trial in U.S. District Court in New York began Thursday and has potentially broad implications over the future of U.S. libel law. Palin, the former Alaska governor and 2008 vice presidential nominee, is asking jurors to hold the New York Times accountable for a “horrific and debunked” 2017 editorial pertaining to gun control.

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