Burnett wins 1.6 million libel verdict against Enquirer
Carol Burnett calls the victory a score equalizer and says she may donate the award, while editors deny plans to change policy. The unanimous verdict, with some jurors disagreeing on damages, centers on a March 2 1976 Enquirer story alleging Burnett flirted with Kissinger.
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The National Enquirer faces limited support from many in media as celebrities including Marty Ingels Shirley Jones Carol Burnett sue over alleged exaggerated stories. Journalists note ambivalence toward the tabloid reflecting broader debate on press freedoms and libel law amid high profile cases and shifting standards.
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