Episode 875 • • 1:52:48 - 1:55:31
875: No Brexit For You
Rolling Stone Libel Verdict, UVA Rape Story, Pathological Liars
A federal jury found Rolling Stone magazine and reporter Sabrina Rubin Erdely liable for libel regarding a debunked story about a gang rape at the University of Virginia. The hosts discuss the $7.5 million in damages awarded to administrator Nicole Eramow. They emphasize the danger of "pathological liars" and the failure of journalistic due diligence.