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Judge Rules Newsmax Defamed Dominion in 2020 Election Coverage

Delaware court finds Newsmax aired false claims about Dominion rigging the election, with a $1.6 billion defamation trial set for April 28.

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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

  • Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric Davis ruled that Newsmax defamed Dominion Voting Systems by broadcasting false claims about election fraud in 2020.
  • The judge determined that allegations of Dominion manipulating votes, using algorithms, and ties to Venezuela were unsubstantiated and defamatory.
  • Dominion is seeking $1.6 billion in damages, with a jury trial scheduled to begin on April 28, unless a settlement is reached beforehand.
  • Newsmax has defended its reporting as coverage of allegations made by public figures, arguing its case on First Amendment grounds.
  • This ruling follows similar defamation lawsuits, including Dominion’s $787 million settlement with Fox News in 2023 and Newsmax’s $40 million settlement with Smartmatic.