New York Times loses defamation case involving Kai Spears in Alabama
The Washington Post • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:32 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
A jury in Alabama has found the New York Times liable for defamation in a case brought by former University of Alabama basketball player Kai Spears. The lawsuit arose from a 2023 article that incorrectly reported that Spears was present at a deadly shooting. The ruling highlights the consequences of reporting inaccuracies and the legal scrutiny media organizations face. Further legal ramifications or appeals from the New York Times are not detailed in the sources.
- •Kai Spears is a former University of Alabama basketball player.
- •The New York Times erroneously reported Spears' involvement in a shooting.
- •The defamation ruling was made by a jury in Alabama.
- •The case highlights the implications of inaccurate journalism.
- •The articles causing the lawsuit were published in 2023.
- 1:32 AMThe Washington Post — N.Y. Times loses defamation suit brought by college basketball player - The Washington Post
"A 2023 article incorrectly reported that former University of Alabama basketball player Kai Spears was present at a deadly shooting.
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