the tooils editorial page got it wrong in 2017. seemingly connecting dots that did not connect. the times ran a correction but palin sued, alleging defamation. normally these kinds of cases get thrown out, partly because of the times v. sullivan standard being so high, but in this case maybe palin s lawyers can prove actual malice. jury selection begins monday and jeffrey toobin is here to preview the case. thanks for coming on. it seems like it s heading to court. is there any chance of a settlement before this thing actually goes to trial? there s always a chance but it seems very remote in this circumstance. both sides seem determined to push this through the actual process. and do you believe the agenda for palin s lawyers is bigger than just proving defamation and getting a financial settlement? is it about trying to make it easier for other politicians to sue the press and win? absolutely. i think it s both. i mean, i really do think they want to make some money here an