Liberty University Files $10 Million Lawsuit Against New York Times Over Pandemic Story

Liberty University Files $10 Million Lawsuit Against New York Times Over Pandemic Story
The New York Times building is seen in New York City on April 15, 2020. Chung I Ho/The Epoch Times
Bill Pan
Bill Pan
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Liberty University has filed a $10 million defamation lawsuit against The New York Times for a “fictional tale” about the university’s decision to stay open amid the CCP virus pandemic.

The private Evangelical university announced Wednesday on its website that it is suing The New York Times, reporter Elizabeth Williamson, and photographer Julia Rendleman for defamation and other claims—including trespassing—arising from their alleged “intentionally false” reporting.