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Recently, a jury delivered a verdict that could have far-reaching implications for CNN. The jurors found that CNN had committed defamation against Young, both per se and by implication, meaning that their reporting not only misrepresented facts but also harmed his reputation irreparably. The court awarded Young $4 million for lost earnings and an additional $1 million for pain and suffering, mental anguish, and injury to his reputation.