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Sarah Palin tests positive for Covid, delaying New York Times defamation trial

Sarah Palin in 2016. Rakoff said  rules would permit Palin to return to court on 3 February as long as she has no symptoms.
Sarah Palin in 2016. Rakoff said rules would permit Palin to return to court on 3 February as long as she has no symptoms. Photograph: Steve Nesius/Reuters

Sarah Palin has tested positive for the coronavirus – delaying her defamation trial against the New York Times until next month.

Jed Rakoff, the US federal judge presiding over the case in Manhattan, announced the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice-presidential pick’s results on Monday.

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