Alex Marquardt Out At CNN After He 'Destroyed the Reputation' of Navy Vet in Defamation Lawsuit That Cost Network $5Million

Alex Marquardt Out At CNN After He 'Destroyed the Reputation' of Navy Vet in Defamation Lawsuit That Cost Network $5Million


Marquardt, who had been at the cable news network for the past eight years, shared on X, tweeting: "Some personal news: I’m leaving CNN after 8 terrific years. "Profound thank you to my comrades on the National Security team & the phenomenal teammates I’ve worked with in the US and abroad." Last July, the journalist testified he had "no evidence" linking the decorated Navy veteran to the black market trade of Afghan refugees before airing a report that sparked a $1billion defamation lawsuit against the embattled network.

Author: Daniel Gura


Published at: 2025-06-02 20:55:01

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