Judge Tosses Sarah Palin's Defamation Case Against New York Times

[Poiuyt]

A federal judge on Monday threw out a defamation case brought by former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin against The New York Times over an editorial the paper published in 2017.

The editorial, titled “America’s Lethal Politics,” had incorrectly connected Palin to the 2011 mass shooting that left six people dead and Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-Ariz.) seriously wounded. The onetime Republican vice presidential nominee claims the editorial damaged her reputation and is seeking compensation in New York federal court.

As the jury was deliberating on Monday, U.S. District Court Judge Jed Rakoff ruled that Palin’s suit should be tossed because her legal team failed to produce substantial evidence that the paper knowingly and recklessly published false information about her.

Despite his ruling, Rakoff told the jury to keep deliberating to a verdict, and noted an appeal in the case was very likely.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sarah-palin-new-york-times-verdict_n_6206c249e4b0e224afc71b42

I wonder why the judge wants the jury to keep deliberating?

[mnmoderatedem]

1. gosh golly

our foundeeing forefodders must be rolling in dere graves, by golly!

Sorry, it's the best Palin accent I can muster.

[gay texan]

2. In what respect Charlie? N/t

[FBaggins]

3. The jury continues to work in case he's overturned

No need to run a new trial if he’s overturned… and if they rule against her she might not even appeal.

[Effete Snob]

4. Correct

[Poiuyt]

5. Thanks!