Climate Scientist Michael Mann Awarded $1 Million in Defamation Lawsuit

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Climate Scientist Michael Mann Awarded $1 Million in Defamation Lawsuit
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Climate scientist Michael Mann has won a defamation lawsuit against two writers, Rand Simberg and Mark Steyn, who made false statements about his work. The jury awarded Mann damages of more than $1 million, finding the writers guilty of defamation and malicious intent. The case harkened back to a contentious period in 2012, and Mann hailed the verdict as a victory for science and scientists.

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