Zachary Young
Zachary Young is a U.S. Navy veteran who recently made headlines after winning a defamation case against CNN, which resulted in a jury awarding him $4 million in lost earnings and personal damages. His case drew attention to issues of media accountability and the consequences of reporting on individuals without sufficient verification.
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Zachary Young, the U.S. Navy veteran who defeated CNN in a high-profile defamation case, has teamed up with 'American Sniper' co-author Scott McEwen for an upcoming memoir 'American Spy.'
Navy veteran who beat CNN in defamation case now writing spy memoir
United States· 2025-12-15
Zachary Young successfully sued CNN for defamation and is now appealing a defamation suit against the Associated Press.
Navy veteran appeals AP defamation case, claims judge showed biasUnited States· 2025-12-01
Zachary Young spoke with Fox News Digital about the journalist who led the defamatory report against him following his legal victory against the network.
CNN staffers say Alex Marquardt's exit 'obviously' linked to defamation trailUnited States· 2025-06-03
U.S. Navy veteran and plaintiff in the CNN defamation trial Zachary Young spoke with Fox News Digital about the journalist who led the defamatory report against him following his legal victory against the network.
CNN's Alex Marquardt exits network months after costly defamation caseUnited States· 2025-06-02
Zachary Young is a U.S. Navy veteran who is suing the Associated Press for defamation.
Navy veteran fights Associated Press over 'smuggling' in defamation suitUnited States· 2025-05-31
U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young successfully sued CNN for defamation earlier this year.
Veteran who beat CNN in court resumes fight to clear nameUnited States· 2025-04-24U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young successfully sued CNN for defamation and is now filing a lawsuit against Puck for alleged republication of CNN’s defamatory lies.
Navy veteran who proved CNN defamed him files suit against separate news outletUnited States· 2025-04-01
The six-person jury ruled Young was awarded $4 million in lost earnings, $1 million in personal damages such as pain and suffering.
Trump claims MSNBC is a 'THREAT TO OUR DEMOCRACY'United States· 2025-02-22
