August 17, 2026

Republic of Azerbaijan v. Cable News Network, Inc.

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Case Number:

1:26-cv-01043

Court:

Delaware

Nature of Suit:

Assault Libel & Slander

Judge:

Colm F. Connolly

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Reflects complaints, answers, motions, orders and trial notes entered from Jan. 1, 2011.
Additional or older documents may be available in Pacer.


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  1. October 09, 2026

    CNN Says Azerbaijan Can't Sue Over Israel-Iran Report

    CNN has urged a Delaware federal court to throw out Azerbaijan's defamation lawsuit over the network's report that Israel used the country as a base for covert operations against Iran, arguing the First Amendment bars governments, foreign or domestic, from suing news organizations over criticism of their conduct.

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