Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems, a voting technology company, have reached a settlement in a defamation lawsuit. Fox News had aired numerous false claims and allegations after the 2020 Presidential election that Dominion had rigged the voting machines in favor of President Joe Biden. Dominion had filed a lawsuit against Fox News, host Lou Dobbs and other anchors for labeling the company’s voting technology as fraudulent and maliciously manipulating the election results. The lawsuit sought $1.6 billion in damages for the damage caused to the company’s reputation.
The settlement comes after months of litigation, with both parties agreeing to the terms of the settlement. According to the terms of the settlement, Fox News will pay Dominion an undisclosed amount, which is believed to be in excess of $1 billion. The settlement will also put an end to all pending litigation and Future claims.
In addition to Fox News, a number of other right-wing media personalities and organizations, including former President Donald Trump, Newsmax, and One America News Network, have also faced legal action from Dominion. The settlements indicate a clear recognition of the harm caused by false accusations and misinformation, and could serve as a warning to others who continue to spread baseless allegations.
This settlement could impact similar lawsuits that have been filed by voting systems companies against various individuals and media outlets, including Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell. Both had made claims that the voting technology used in the 2020 Presidential election was rigged in favor of President Joe Biden. The settlements highlight the importance of verifying information before disseminating it to the public, and the potential legal repercussions of spreading false information.
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