Report: CNN settles lawsuit by Lincoln Memorial viral video teen

Report: CNN settles lawsuit by Lincoln Memorial viral video teen

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Atlanta-based CNN has reportedly settled a defamation lawsuit by a Kentucky teenager involved in a confrontation with protesters at the Lincoln Memorial. Nicholas Sandmann sued Cable News Network for $275 million for defamation in its coverage of the controversy, which was filmed and went viral. He was represented by well-known Atlanta attorney Lin Wood. CNN settled with Sandmann for an undisclosed amount, according to Fox 19, a Fox News affiliate. Sandmann also sued the Washington Post and…

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