LIVE: CNN Defamation Trial - Zachary Young v. CNN - Day Seven

[@emilyhopeful]

I love when they allow questions from the jury

[@robertshanks3674]

what a fine example of a judge

[@Tinks82]

CNN attorneys just lost their last hope of an Appeal, with pulling that little stunt, regarding Mr. Young's Security Clearance. That was really dirty!

[@KellyMason-vw2bc]

The arrogant Katie reporter DIDNT help CNN’s case ..haha

[@Tinks82]

CNN claims to have cared deeply for these desperate people so, how much money did CNN donate to help with those evacuation efforts??

[@yawninggap2328]

A whole lot of zero - the most @CNN offered was to ‘tell your story’ but with the caveat that they fictionalise it first.

[@staciefarrow3173]

The more I watch this I’m baffled why CNN didn’t just settle this. I bet if they knew it would be televised they would have.

[@Tinks82]

I can't either bc they only made themselves look WORSE! They all behaved as cowards.

[@KellyMason-vw2bc]

They are nothing but lies

[@srshama]

Love this trial and love this judge.

[@poppyc4292]

He's a babe hehe.

[@dlkr7769]

I think it's great to see how cnn so obviously sensationalized a nothing story, and how their processes not only allowed it, but they look back on this garbage story with pride.

[@Irish_Goodbye_Guy]

This you, Zach?

[@furiousflower]

100% agree!

[@Poksaler]

I would disagree that afghans being charged those prices is a nothing story. It was happening is some regard. That’s not the point anyway. The point is the defamation. They’re not on trial for airing a “nothing story.”

[@dlkr7769]

@@Poksaler that's the thing. Afghans weren't being charged. Sponsors were. Cnn created a story from nothing. They needed a bad guy for their "story" and created one that didn't exist. All fiction.

[@Hookedonphonics238]

@@Poksalerhow much would you charge to get a complete Afghan stranger out of Afghanistan yourself?

[@eshiestrik2756]

Surely, blackmail is ALWAYS illegal. I've never heard it used with any other definition and purpose!

[@aarongillespie8346]

Everyone thought the number for Alex Jones was crazy. Let’s see how this one goes!! This should be a happy sum of money for the plaintiff!

[@musicvarietyclips]

If this Judge is your husband just know you married a king

[@Tinks82]

I know right! He's amazing & cute too 🥰

[@Charlie1-k7e]

I would like to nominate this judge for the United States Supreme Court. AMEN!

[@mare6318]

Heck. Yes!!!

[@Tinks82]

I'll second that!

[@Multichick]

🙏 would prefer L&C - need some bookmarked times in description, please! Thank you for covering this trial. 💜💃⚖️

[@kris.jo2]

NONE OF THEIR BUSINESS HOW MUCH SOMEONE AGREES TO PAY FOR A SERVICE!! If you dont like it, keep it moving, its not illegal. :-/

[@thenerktwins]

Nobody ever ever ever said it was illegal

[@-Monad-]

​@@thenerktwins CNN quite literally did, tho

[@NosyRoseE]

I feel like I know where the jury is leaning lol. 😅

[@Isledancer]

As a retired reporter Love seeing how the sausage of news gathering is made.

[@SAMZIRRA]

That lawyer has a "tell" when he says something he doesn't believe, he twists his ring when he says the last couple words of his lie and I think the Judge recognized it finally lol

[@Con-Doe]

Zac Y has excellent lawyers - I bet they get some job offers after this case. CNN better offer to settle or they're going to pay 4x

[@Tinks82]

They were amazing!

[@jsmi123]

the lack of oversight is hilarious

[@dracometeor8488]

Who's winning and why CNN is not reporting this lol

[@emilyhopeful]

Having watched probably 85% of the trial so far, in my opinion, I think CNN is. They used his own words in their story- nothing is fabricated. And they may report it when the trial is over. In all things considered this is an event from several years ago about a man no one's heard of.

[@-Monad-]

Because they're losing

[@JustRhonda]

I don't think they're allowed to, legally. If not by trial court, by their own attorney's. I'm just guessing, based on other legal cases I've focused on and what little bit I know about the basic process.

[@guzak2643]

Why did they make Katie Bo dress down? They should have at least made her wear make-up. It really backfired!

[@MidnightRambler]

Lolz🎉

[@poppyc4292]

It irks me to no end that nobody says Marquardt's name right, aside from the cnn lawyers. I don't know if they're lazy or they just don't care.

[@mare6318]

In fairness, it’s pronounced differently by different people. I have a friend with the same last name. She and her family (holders of said last name) pronounce it differently. Same goes with McMahon. I have family with that last name. The family in the south have pronounced it differently for generations than the family in the north. It is what it is. Not a big deal.

[@poppyc4292]

@ ya I get that, but in *this* case, the way he pronounces his own name is the way it should be said. It just seems a little disrespectful. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Hookedonphonics238]

@@poppyc4292considering his story defamed someone… His last name being pronounced wrong isn’t the most disrespectful thing ever

[@poppyc4292]

@@Hookedonphonics238 didn't say it was lol.

[@Hookedonphonics238]

@@poppyc4292 Mr Farquards news story ended up costing his company at a minimum 25-30 million dollars. You probably shouldn’t say anything about his last name being disrespected.. He did that to himself

[@covert_ops_47]

This judge is sadly in over his head. I do feel bad that this is being televised to a larger audience. He clearly just doesn't have the experience he needs in order to properly call balls and strikes for both the defense and the plaintiff. If anything is decided in this case for either side, it's quite obvious an appeal for either side could easily be granted due to the incompetence of the judge overseeing the trial.

[@mare6318]

I disagree. You must look at precedent. If you have an argument to make as to his incompetence, please do. It seems odd that you make your comment without a shred of anything to back up your claim.

[@_kc20]

😳are you watching the trial? This judge is amazing

[@user-zp9br7jk9k]

wow... why? i don't get that vibe at all

[@Emreb911]

This must be a CNN employee 👀

[@_kc20]

@@Emreb911 yep, I was thinking the same

[@EdwardTrusky]

CNN, viewers? Do they have any?

[@EdwardTrusky]

Just watching and listening to this guy , makes me feel like I need to take a shower.