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Hasan Piker sues Scott Jennings for defamation
Progressive Twitch streamer Hasan Piker filed a defamation lawsuit against conservative CNN commentator Scott Jennings on Tuesday, accusing him of falsely claiming Piker advocated lynching Black Americans after airing an edited video of his remarks.
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Both outlets center on Hasan Piker’s lawsuit against Scott Jennings, with Reason and The Hill sharing the same basic framing of the filing. The Hill alone specifies that the suit is for defamation and says it concerns an edited video and an allegation about Piker advocating lynching Black Americans. Reason is more guarded, saying it is drawing from the complaint and explicitly noting it is presenting Piker’s side.
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