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Supreme Court won't revive Alan Dershowitz's $300 million suit against CNN
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the case and the Supreme Court's decision are available from KPRC 2 Houston, the local news source that reported on the story.
A recent decision by the Supreme Court has ended a high-profile lawsuit. The case involved a defamation claim against CNN, seeking $300 million in damages. The lawsuit was filed by a prominent attorney who had defended President Donald Trump during his impeachment in 2020.
The Supreme Court's decision not to revive the lawsuit was made in a brief order, with no explanation provided. This decision brings an end to the legal action, which had been seeking significant damages from the news network. Further details about the case and the Supreme Court's decision are available from KPRC 2 Houston, the local news source that reported on the story.
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Category: local Published: June 29, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) Reading time: 1 min
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