Sarah Palin Granted New Trial in Defamation Case Against New York Times

Federal appeals court cites multiple legal errors in the initial trial, including jury exposure to judge's dismissal decision.

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found several issues with the 2022 trial, warranting a new trial.
Judge Jed Rakoff dismissed the case mid-deliberation, influencing jurors via push notifications.
Palin's lawsuit stems from a 2017 editorial linking her to a 2011 mass shooting, which was later corrected.
The court noted improper exclusion of evidence and inaccurate jury instructions during the trial.
The New York Times expressed disappointment but remains confident of prevailing in the retrial.