Newsmax settles Dominion election defamation case for $67m
Summary
Newsmax, a U.S. TV network, has agreed to pay $67 million to Dominion Voting Systems to settle a defamation lawsuit. The case involved false claims that Newsmax broadcast about the 2020 U.S. presidential election being rigged against Donald Trump. Dominion had accused Newsmax of causing economic harm with these claims.Key Facts
- Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle the defamation lawsuit.
- Dominion sued Newsmax in 2021 for false claims about the 2020 election.
- A judge ruled that Newsmax did defame Dominion, but a jury was to decide on malice and damages.
- Newsmax decided to settle, arguing the legal process was unfair.
- Dominion originally sought $1.6 billion in damages.
- Newsmax has previously settled a similar case with Smartmatic for $40 million.
- Newsmax insisted its election coverage was fair and necessary for the public.
- The settlement will be paid in three parts, with the first $27 million already paid.
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