Fake News a little lighter in the wallet. This time, not due to horrible ratings ...

[Steeltime]

BREAKING: Covington Catholic Student Nick Sandmann Gets Settlement From CNN After $275 Million Lawsuit

Covington Catholic High School student Nick Sandmann received reportedly has received a settlement from CNN after suing the far-left network for smearing him last year.

“CNN agreed Tuesday to settle a lawsuit with Covington Catholic student Nick Sandmann,” Fox 19 reported. “The amount of the settlement was not made public during a hearing at the federal courthouse in Covington.”

Sandmann also filed lawsuits against The Washington Post and NBC Universal, each for $250 million or over, and is reportedly planning to “sue Gannett, owners of The Enquirer.”

Sandmann attorneys Todd McMurtry and Lin Wood filed a $275 million lawsuit against CNN in March of last year in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

“CNN was probably more vicious in its direct attacks on Nicholas than The Washington Post. And CNN goes into millions of individuals’ homes,” Wood told Fox News’ Mark Levin last year. “CNN couldn’t resist the idea that here’s a guy with a young boy, that Make America Great Again cap on. So they go after him.”

https://www.dailywire.com/news/brea...ettlement-from-cnn-after-275-million-lawsuit?

As noted in the article, the amount of the settlement is unknown do to the typical confidentiality provisions in release agreement. Wait, does that mean that CNN is paying ... HUSH MONEY?!?!?

You REALLY do not want to fight Lin Wood in a defamation case. The guy is a multi-millionaire from suing news organizations and individuals for making defamatory statements, such as the ones about Sandmann.

 

[Steelworth]

Wait, a settlement? But what did CNN do wrong?

/sarc

 

[Steeltime]

Wait, a settlement? But what did CNN do wrong?

/sarc

Notice that CNN settled very early on - to avoid discovery. Wood sent a demand letter to CNN (and dozens of others), telling them not to destroy evidence. I would wager dollars to donuts that CNN has several e-mails and other internal documents proving they knew they were propagating a lie, and faced potential punitive damages if caught.

The dozens of others on Wood's "do not destroy evidence" list should be afraid. Very afraid.

 

[Steeltime]

As Part Of Settlement With Nick Sandmann, CNN Hosts Must Wear MAGA Hats During All Broadcasts

ATLANTA, GA—According to a report, as part of the settlement with Nick Sandmann, CNN hosts will be required to wear MAGA hats throughout every broadcast.

"Let the punishment fit the crime," counsel for Sandmann said as Don Lemon, Chris Cuomo, Anderson Cooper, and Wolf Blitzer all solemnly donned Make America Great Again caps.

Hosts were seen with downcast expressions as they commented on the day's events, MAGA hats in place.

Sandmann says the hosts will be forced to wear the hats until they've learned their lesson, which could take a while. "Just be careful you don't make an expression some could construe as 'smug.' Wouldn't want you to get punched or your lives to get ruined, or anything like that."

CNN hosts must also finish every broadcast by saying, "Good night, and I am a big, fat dummy, while Trump is the best president we've ever had."

Brian Stelter requested an exemption and was allowed to wear a clown nose instead, as usual.

https://babylonbee.com/news/as-part...nn-hosts-must-wear-maga-hats-while-on-the-air