When Error Becomes Felony: The New York Times' Troubling Defamation Case A $9.
25 million verdict against The New York Times is a stinging rebuke of the paper's journalistic practices and a stark reminder that even the mighty can fall from their lofty perch when they fail to uphold the highest standards of journalism.
Last week, an Alabama jury found the Times liable for defaming college basketball player Kai Spears with an incorrect report about his involvement in a fatal shooting.