Sarah Palin's Defamation Lawsuit Against The New York Times Has Begun

Sarah Palin's defamation lawsuit against The New York Times centers on a 2017 editorial that linked her political action committee to a mass shooting. The Times issued a correction but did not apologize. The case is unusual as such lawsuits rarely progress this far. Legal experts note the difficulty public figures face in winning defamation cases due to established Supreme Court precedents. Palin must prove the Times knowingly published false information. James Bennett, the former editorial page editor, claims the editorial was a commentary on the political climate, not a direct accusation. The Times' lawyer describes the incident as an honest mistake.

According to Lucy Douglas, what makes Palin's case a rarity?

What must Palin prove in her lawsuit against the New York Times and James Bennett?