Good news. On April 22, a jury in New York City ruled that the NYT had not defamed former Alaska Governor and one-time Vice Presidential candidate, Sarah Palin in a 2017 editorial. Today I will discuss this outcome in somewhat general terms. Tomorrow I expect to dive into the particulars of the case. This is the second time a jury has done so. Another one reached the same result on the same facts three years ago. Palin refused to accept it, and did manage to get the verdict reversed, a new trial ordered, on appeal. The safe bet is that she will appeal this one, too, on whatever grounds her attorneys can cook up. But, having already had a second bite at the apple, the odds have become rather small that the appellate courts are going to give her a third. My guess is the Times has won this one. Cases like this are fascinating because they involve two well-funded opponents. I am certain that Palin could raise as ...