North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson’s defamation case against CNN and a Greensboro musician is set for a mid-November hearing. The case stems from comments made by the musician, Naim Lee, during a pro-Confederate monument protest in 2018. Lee accused Robinson of making derogatory statements about the LGBTQ community, which Robinson denies.
Robinson filed a lawsuit against CNN for reporting on Lee’s allegations without fact-checking or providing his side of the story. The Lieutenant Governor claims that CNN’s reporting damaged his reputation and caused him emotional distress. Robinson is seeking damages for defamation and negligence.
The upcoming hearing will determine if Robinson’s case against CNN and Lee can proceed to trial. Both parties are expected to present their arguments and evidence during the hearing. Robinson’s legal team has indicated that they have strong evidence to support their claims of defamation and negligence.
Robinson, a conservative Republican, has been a polarizing figure in North Carolina politics since taking office in 2021. His outspoken views on various social issues have garnered both support and criticism from the public. The outcome of this defamation case could have significant implications for Robinson’s political future.
The hearing is scheduled to take place in mid-November, and both Robinson and Lee are preparing for what is expected to be a contentious legal battle. As the case unfolds, the public will be watching closely to see how it impacts the reputation of Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson and the future of his political career.
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