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Supreme Court won't revive Alan Dershowitz's $300 million suit against CNN
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The lawsuit, which sought $300 million in damages, was related to CNN's coverage of Dershowitz's remarks during President Donald Trump's 2020 impeachment.
A recent development in a high-profile case has been reported. The Supreme Court made a decision regarding a lawsuit filed by a prominent attorney, Alan Dershowitz, against CNN. The lawsuit, which sought $300 million in damages, was related to CNN's coverage of Dershowitz's remarks during President Donald Trump's 2020 impeachment.
The Supreme Court refused to revive the lawsuit, issuing a brief order that did not provide explanation for the decision. This order was issued on Monday. Further details about the case and the Supreme Court's decision are available from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
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Category: local Published: June 29, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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