Defamation trial over ‘Rolling Stone’ rape allegations story begins

A defamation trial against Rolling Stone, based on a 2014 article about an alleged rape on the campus of the University of Virginia, got underway in federal court on Monday.
The magazine retracted the story after scrutiny revealed inconsistencies. The trial beginning now involves a former dean at the school who has sued for $7.85 million over her portrayal in the piece.
Jury selection in the case began early Monday at a federal court in Charlottesville, Va., The Associated Press reports.
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