Widow Appeals Verdict Against ‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle’s Estate

Taya Kyle, widow of “American Sniper” author Chris Kyle, will appeal a $1.8 million verdict against her husband’s estate.  Earlier this year, a federal jury found Kyle’s estate liable for defamation, finding in favor of Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura who argued Kyle lied about him in his autobiography. 

Taya, the executor of his estate, filed notice of the appeal with the 8^th Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday.

See Michael Schaub, ‘American Sniper’ Author’s Widow Will Appeal Book Verdict, LA Times, Dec. 24, 2014.