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Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Fair Report

The Nevada Supreme Court ruled that a lower court improperly applied a “fair report privilege” in a defamation case brought by casino tycoon Steve Wynn against the Associated Press over its reporting on sexual assault allegations against him.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Supreme Court ruled that a lower court improperly applied a “fair report privilege” in a defamation case brought by casino tycoon Steve Wynn against the Associated Press over its reporting on sexual assault allegations against him.

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