CNN parts ways with correspondent months after his story cost network millions in defamation suit
- Alex Marquardt announced on Monday, 2025, that he is leaving CNN after eight years as its chief national security correspondent.
- His departure followed a defamation lawsuit loss concerning a 2021 report he produced on a Navy veteran charging Afghans exorbitant fees after the U.S. Military withdrawal.
- A Florida jury found CNN liable for defamation, awarding Zachary Young, the veteran plaintiff, $5 million, before CNN reached an undisclosed settlement.
- Marquardt said the story was factual and fair despite internal messages disparaging Young; meanwhile, CNN stated it remains committed to strong and fair reporting.
- Marquardt's exit and the lawsuit underscore challenges for news organizations against defamation claims amid heightened public scrutiny and legal pressure.
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Longtime CNN Pundit At Heart of Defamation Disaster Announces Next Move
Now-former CNN Chief National Security Correspondent Alex Marquardt officially confirmed his departure from the news outlet, capping off a tumultuous six months for both the reporter and the network. Marquardt […] The post Longtime CNN Pundit At Heart of Defamation Disaster Announces Next Move appeared first on The Western Journal.
Alex Marquardt Announces He’s Leaving CNN - Patriot Newsfeed
Alex Marquardt, the CNN national security correspondent at the center of a high-profile defamation case, announced his departure from the network on Monday — just weeks after CNN was hit with a $5 million judgment for airing a segment that a federal jury ruled defamed U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young. “Tough to say goodbye,” Marquardt wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “But it’s been an honor to work among the very best in the business.” Marquardt, a …
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ThePatriotLight - Alex Marquardt was fired after he cost CNN millions of dollars for defaming a decorated Navy veteran.You wouldn't know that from his emotional farewell post ... Some personal news: I’m leaving CNN after 8 terrific years. Tough to say goodbye but it’s been an honor to work among the very best in the business. Profound thank you to my comrades on the National Security team & the phenomenal teammates I’ve worked with in the US a…
CNN Quietly Fires ‘Chief National Security Correspondent’ Months After Losing Embarrassing Defamation Case Brought by Navy Veteran
Alex Marquardt is leaving the network after his report on Afghan evacuations led to a major defamation lawsuit and a large settlement paid by CNN.
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