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Caroline Levit's trial became a media spectacle in its own right, with mounting tension similar to that of a high-stakes award event. While Caroline showcased an air of unwavering control—dressed impeccably and maintaining a calm composure—the hosts opposite her seemed increasingly frazzled.
Levit's legal team deployed video montages of The View’s ridicule, coupled with damning evidence, including a producer's remark confirming that Levit was specifically targeted that day. The courtroom’s atmosphere shifted from mere intrigue to shock as the jury deliberated on her case.
When the verdict was handed down—ABC and The View held liable for defamation, ordered to pay $800 million—it was as if the court had rendered not just a verdict, but a clarion call for accountability in media.