New York, NY - Closing arguments are set for Tuesday in Sarah Palin's libel lawsuit against The New York Times. The case centers around a 2017 editorial that incorrectly linked Palin's political action committee to a mass shooting. Palin alleges that the editorial damaged her reputation and argues that The New York Times acted with malice.
The nine jurors will begin their deliberations following the closing arguments. To win the case, Palin must prove that the Times acted with actual malice, meaning they knew the statement was false or acted with reckless disregard for the truth. The New York Times maintains that the error was unintentional and was quickly corrected.
The trial has featured testimony from both Palin and former New York Times employees. The outcome of the case could have significant implications for the media and the standards for libel lawsuits against news organizations.
Palin and New York Times Await Verdict in Libel Case
Sarah Palin's libel case against The New York Times is nearing its conclusion. Closing arguments are scheduled for Tuesday, after which the jury will begin deliberating. Palin claims a 2017 editorial in the newspaper damaged her reputation. The trial has focused on whether the Times acted with malice in publishing the piece.