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Alright, buckle up, because CNN's in for a wild ride, or should I say, a defamation lawsuit rollercoaster! Here's the scoop from Fox News, and trust me, it's juicier than a five-pound burger at a vegan conference.
CNN's bigwigs are sweating bullets over this defamation case that's hotter than a summer day in Phoenix. They're not just worried about losing their reputation; they're terrified of another massive payout that could make their already dismal ratings look like the good old days. [I refer to the Nick Sandmann case where CNN paid a bundle to the smiling teen.]
Now, while the network's bottom feeders are dealing with sinking viewership and whispers of layoffs, they're also staring down this lawsuit from Navy vet Zach Young. This guy says CNN smeared him worse than a tabloid does to a Hollywood starlet, claiming he was some kind of black market profiteer during the chaotic Afghanistan pullout under Biden.
"It's a big concern of upper management," an insider squealed to Fox News Digital. "All the damning stuff, text messages, etc., has already been published. So I don't think there's concern in terms of exposure. But I think there's definitely concern about the outcome. It seems very likely that CNN is going to have an enormous payout at the end of this."
Young didn't just sit back; he warned CNN's reporter, Alex Marquardt, that he'd see them in court if they aired what he considered a load of bull. He claims CNN "destroyed his reputation and business" by painting him as the bad guy exploiting "desperate Afghans" in a segment aired on "The Lead with Jake Tapper."
The discovery process? Oh, it's like Christmas for lawyers, with internal CNN chats showing editors had doubts but went with the story anyway. And let's not forget the charming language used by CNN staff to describe Young in private.
But, here's the kicker: while this lawsuit is brewing like a witch's potion, the everyday CNN grunt isn't losing sleep over it. They've got other fish to fry, like their own jobs and ratings that are lower than a limbo stick at a beach party.
Another insider spilled, "I don't know if that pans out. But for some reason it hasn't permeated the org at all. And that is probably because the org is in toxic shock daily and crisis at its situation, so there are bigger morale fish to fry." They added, "Ratings, cuts, confusion on strategy, all of the above. Which isn't unique to CNN but is acute at CNN."
CNN, trying to put on a brave face, says, "When all the facts come to light, we are confident we will have a verdict in our favor." Sure, they're as confident as a cat at a dog show.
New CEO Mark Thompson, who's been cleaning up since Licht's departure, isn't denying the pink slips are coming. They're pivoting to digital, but with ratings that would make a ghost town look lively, it's like rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic.
And let's not forget, CNN's ratings have hit rock bottom, with numbers so low you'd need a microscope to count them. They're losing to the Food Network, for crying out loud!
So, while Thompson's got his game face on, the industry's like a sinking ship with everyone bailing water, from the Washington Post to HuffPost.
"I think people still feel right now it's a very uncertain time in the business overall, so I think that there's still a feeling of, 'what's going to happen to CNN,' and that people don't really know about that," said the insider.
In the end, it's a mess at CNN, and this defamation suit might just be the cherry on top of a very sour sundae. Stay tuned, folks!
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CNN's bigwigs are sweating bullets over this defamation case that's hotter than a summer day in Phoenix. They're not just worried about losing their reputation; they're terrified of another massive payout that could make their already dismal ratings look like the good old days. [I refer to the Nick Sandmann case where CNN paid a bundle to the smiling teen.]
Now, while the network's bottom feeders are dealing with sinking viewership and whispers of layoffs, they're also staring down this lawsuit from Navy vet Zach Young. This guy says CNN smeared him worse than a tabloid does to a Hollywood starlet, claiming he was some kind of black market profiteer during the chaotic Afghanistan pullout under Biden.
"It's a big concern of upper management," an insider squealed to Fox News Digital. "All the damning stuff, text messages, etc., has already been published. So I don't think there's concern in terms of exposure. But I think there's definitely concern about the outcome. It seems very likely that CNN is going to have an enormous payout at the end of this."
Young didn't just sit back; he warned CNN's reporter, Alex Marquardt, that he'd see them in court if they aired what he considered a load of bull. He claims CNN "destroyed his reputation and business" by painting him as the bad guy exploiting "desperate Afghans" in a segment aired on "The Lead with Jake Tapper."
The discovery process? Oh, it's like Christmas for lawyers, with internal CNN chats showing editors had doubts but went with the story anyway. And let's not forget the charming language used by CNN staff to describe Young in private.
But, here's the kicker: while this lawsuit is brewing like a witch's potion, the everyday CNN grunt isn't losing sleep over it. They've got other fish to fry, like their own jobs and ratings that are lower than a limbo stick at a beach party.
Another insider spilled, "I don't know if that pans out. But for some reason it hasn't permeated the org at all. And that is probably because the org is in toxic shock daily and crisis at its situation, so there are bigger morale fish to fry." They added, "Ratings, cuts, confusion on strategy, all of the above. Which isn't unique to CNN but is acute at CNN."
CNN, trying to put on a brave face, says, "When all the facts come to light, we are confident we will have a verdict in our favor." Sure, they're as confident as a cat at a dog show.
New CEO Mark Thompson, who's been cleaning up since Licht's departure, isn't denying the pink slips are coming. They're pivoting to digital, but with ratings that would make a ghost town look lively, it's like rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic.
And let's not forget, CNN's ratings have hit rock bottom, with numbers so low you'd need a microscope to count them. They're losing to the Food Network, for crying out loud!
So, while Thompson's got his game face on, the industry's like a sinking ship with everyone bailing water, from the Washington Post to HuffPost.
"I think people still feel right now it's a very uncertain time in the business overall, so I think that there's still a feeling of, 'what's going to happen to CNN,' and that people don't really know about that," said the insider.
In the end, it's a mess at CNN, and this defamation suit might just be the cherry on top of a very sour sundae. Stay tuned, folks!
