CNN paid an undisclosed settlement to a U.S. Navy veteran on Friday after a Florida jury found the network defamed him when it implied he illegally profited from helping Afghans flee the country during a 2021 segment on "The Lead With Jake Tapper.

The rare trial rare defamation trial involving a major media company could serve as a deterrent to other outlets.

CNN reached a settlement with U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young after being found liable for defaming him in a segment about Afghan evacuations. The jury awarded Young $5 million in damages, avoiding a second trial phase.