‘Pink Slime’ Case Pits S.D. Meat Producer Against ABC News

By Allison Aubrey
Jury selection began Wednesday in a defamation case over ABC News’ 2012 reports on a South Dakota meat producer’s lean, finely textured beef product, which critics dubbed “pink slime.“
Jury selection began Wednesday in a defamation case over ABC News' 2012 reports on a South Dakota meat producer's lean, finely textured beef product, which critics dubbed "pink slime." Nati Harnik/AP
Jury selection began Wednesday in a defamation case over ABC News’ 2012 reports on a South Dakota meat producer’s lean, finely textured beef product, which critics dubbed “pink slime.“
Jury selection began Wednesday in a defamation case over ABC News' 2012 reports on a South Dakota meat producer's lean, finely textured beef product, which critics dubbed "pink slime." Nati Harnik/AP

‘Pink Slime’ Case Pits S.D. Meat Producer Against ABC News

By Allison Aubrey
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The company that made “pink slime” is suing ABC News, saying the network’s 2012 coverage was defamatory and hurt its operations. Opening statements began Monday.

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