Kenneth Turkel

Kenneth Turkel is an attorney known for his work in high-profile defamation cases, including representing former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin in her lawsuit against The New York Times. In the recent trial, Turkel argued that the newspaper acted with reckless disregard for the truth in publishing a 2017 editorial that he claimed damaged Palin's reputation. He emphasized the emotional and reputational harm caused to Palin, urging the jury to hold the Times accountable for what he characterized as an error with significant consequences for his client.