‘Honest mistake’? Jury finds New York Times liable for defamation against athlete * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh
A jury found the New York Times liable for defamation and ordered it to pay $9.25 million to former college basketball player Kai Spears. The Times falsely linked Spears to a fatal 2023 shooting in an article, which was later corrected. The Times plans to review its options, while Spears' lawyer suggests the verdict could improve journalism.









