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Supreme Court won't revive Alan Dershowitz's $300 million suit against CNN
By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 29, 2026
· 2 min read
The Supreme Court refused Monday to revive a $300 million defamation lawsuit filed against CNN over its coverage of a prominent attorney's remarks made while defending President Donald Trump during his 2020 impeachment.The majority declined to take up the case in a brief, unexplained order. Justi...
Key takeaway Alan Dershowitz said the news network aired only a portion of the comment made during his defense of the president, distorting his meaning to make him look like he’d “lost his mind,” according to court documents.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The Supreme Court's decision not to revive Alan Dershowitz's defamation lawsuit against CNN has implications for public figures in Alamo Heights and the broader San Antonio area. As a community with a strong presence of local media outlets, residents should be aware of the high bar set for public figures to prove defamation. The landmark New York Times Co. v. Sullivan case, which Dershowitz urged the court to reconsider, has made it challenging for public figures to win libel lawsuits. This decision reinforces the importance of a free press in holding public figures accountable, while also protecting media outlets from frivolous lawsuits. In Alamo Heights, where local leaders and public figures often interact with the media, this decision serves as a reminder of the careful balance between free speech and reputation protection. Residents should continue to expect rigorous reporting and fact-based coverage from local outlets, even as public figures face intense scrutiny.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The Supreme Court refused Monday to revive a $300 million defamation lawsuit filed against CNN over its coverage of a prominent attorney's remarks made while defending President Donald Trump during his 2020 impeachment.The majority declined to take up the case in a brief, unexplained order. Justi...
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