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Supreme Court won't revive Alan Dershowitz's $300 million suit against CNN
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The lawsuit was filed by a prominent attorney who had defended President Donald Trump during his impeachment in 2020.
A recent decision by the Supreme Court has ended a high-profile lawsuit. The court refused to revive a defamation case against CNN. The lawsuit was filed by a prominent attorney who had defended President Donald Trump during his impeachment in 2020.
The attorney had sought $300 million in damages over CNN's coverage of his remarks. However, the Supreme Court declined to take up the case. The decision was made in a brief order without explanation.
Further details about the case and the court's decision are available from KSAT 12, a local news source in San Antonio. Readers can refer to their coverage for more information on this matter.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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