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Judge Rules Newsmax Defamed Dominion in 2020 Election Coverage

Dominion Voting Systems seeks $1.6 billion in damages, with a jury trial set for April 28 unless a settlement is reached.

A Newsmax microphone in the spin room ahead of the first vice presidential debate at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.
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Overview

  • A Delaware judge determined that Newsmax defamed Dominion Voting Systems by falsely claiming the company rigged the 2020 presidential election.
  • The ruling paves the way for a jury trial to begin on April 28, 2025, unless both parties agree to a settlement beforehand.
  • Dominion is seeking $1.6 billion in damages, marking one of the largest defamation cases tied to false election fraud claims.
  • Newsmax argued its reporting was based on statements from President Trump and his allies, but the judge rejected this defense.
  • The case is part of a broader legal push for accountability in election misinformation, with similar lawsuits leading to major settlements involving Fox News and Smartmatic.