Appeals court tosses $130,000 verdict against James O'Keefe in 2016 sting
A federal appeals court wiped out a $130K judgment won by Democratic consultant Robert Creamer and his businesses against conservative journalist James O'Keefe over a 2016 undercover video sting, ruling that the jury's damages award violated the First Amendment.
TL;DR
- A federal appeals court overturned a $130,000 judgment.
- The judgment was won by Democratic consultant Robert Creamer and his businesses.
- The judgment was against conservative journalist James O'Keefe.
- The case involved a 2016 undercover video sting.
- The court cited the First Amendment as the reason for overturning the award.