In a recent court decision, a jury found conservative commentator Mark Steyn and Rand Simberg guilty of willfully and maliciously defaming former Penn State climate scientist Michael Mann, who was referred to as a 'fake Nobel prize Claimant'. The case, known as Mann v Steyn, concluded with the jury awarding Mann a symbolic $1 in compensatory damages from each defendant, while also imposing punitive damages of $1,000 against Simberg and a substantial $1 million against Steyn. The total damages amounted to $1,001,002. The verdict, described as a 'horrific $1 Million defamation verdict' by some, has sparked discussions on its potential impact on free speech.
DC jury orders conservative commentator to pay $1M for defaming climate scientist https://t.co/VxGRN502LJ
With all of the recent breaking news, this horrific $1 Million defamation verdict against @MarkSteynOnline for his totally reasonable critique of a highly political climate scientist isn't getting enough attention. It will have a chilling effect on speech.…
With all of the recent breaking news, this horrific $1 Million defamation verdict against Mark Steyn for his totally reasonable critique of a highly political climate scientist isn't getting enough attention. It will have a chilling effect on speech. https://t.co/3xIATcFDuj
Conservative commentator Mark Steyn hit with $1-million fine for calling climate scientist's work fraudulent https://t.co/EtxslOEeMf https://t.co/EtxslOEeMf
Mark Steyn Ordered by Jury to Pay Former Penn State 'Climate Scientist' $1M in Defamation Case https://t.co/lLOgwHQJDN
Jury finds in favor of Michael Mann in defamation lawsuit against Mark Steyn, Rand Simberg https://t.co/hL5MBLfbd5
BREAKING NEWS: Judicial insanity: Jury finds Mark Steyn defamed fake Nobel prize Claimant Michael Mann- awards $1m dollars damages
“The jury awarded Mann $1 in compensatory damages from each plaintiff. It also awarded $1,000 in punitive damages from Simberg and $1 million from Steyn.” https://t.co/acz88axNcx
BREAKING NEWS: Judicial insanity: Jury finds Mark Steyn defamed fake Nobel prize Claimant Mark Steyn - awards $1m dollars damages
Jury verdict being read in Mann v Steyn climate science defamation trial: both defendants found to have defamed the plaintiff, willfully & maliciously. ⚖️ Compensatory damages: $1 / each Punitive damages: $1000 Simberg $1 Million Mark Steyn Total damages: $1M + $1,002 ☑️