Appeals court tosses $130,000 verdict against James O'Keefe in 2016 sting

A federal appeals court has overturned a $130,000 judgment awarded to Robert Creamer and his businesses. The judgment was against conservative journalist James O’Keefe concerning a 2016 undercover video sting. The court ruled that the jury’s damages award infringed upon the First Amendment.

• A federal appeals court overturned a $130,000 judgment.
• The judgment was won by Democratic consultant Robert Creamer and his businesses.
• The judgment was against conservative journalist James O’Keefe.
• The case involved a 2016 undercover video sting.
• The court cited the First Amendment as the reason for overturning the award.