A Florida jury found CNN liable for defaming a security consultant featured in a 2021 report on the exorbitant fees being demanded on the black market to evacuate Afghans during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal.

CNN found liable for $5 million in defamation trial against US Navy veteran over Afghanistan report - The jury awarded Young $5 million in compensatory damages and found that the security contractor should also receive punitive damages for his pain and suffering.

Zachary Young alleged CNN defamed him in a report by chief security correspondent Alex Marquardt that said he operated in a "black market."

A jury has found CNN liable for defaming a contractor who was accused of participating in a 'black market' for evacuation from Afghanistan.

A Florida jury began deliberations this afternoon in a security consultant’s defamation lawsuit against CNN. Zachary Young sued the network following a report in 2021 that he sought exorbitant fees to evacuate Afghans in what amounted to a black market in the chaotic U.

Zachary Young alleged CNN defamed him in a report by chief security correspondent Alex Marquardt that said he operated in a "black market."

CNN correspondent Alex Marquardt defended his story on Zachary Young, a security consultant who charged $14,000 or more to evacuate people from Afghanistan.

Attorney Devin Freedman presents closing arguments on behalf of his client, Zachary Young, in a defamation case against CNN. (Jessica Costescu/ Washington Free Beacon) PANAMA CITY, Fla. (CN) — A Florida jury of six began deliberations Thursday afternoon and will soon decide if CNN defamed Zachary Young,