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CNN settles defamation lawsuit over Afghanistan report

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CNN agreed to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by security contractor Zachary Young .

A Florida jury had found the network liable for defamation and awarded Young $5 million .

The jury was expected to deliver a verdict later Friday on how much the network would have to pay.

CNN says it is committed to strong, fearless and fair-minded reporting at CNN .