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Judge Rules Newsmax Defamed Dominion Voting Systems Over 2020 Election Claims

A Delaware court finds Newsmax's allegations of election fraud false and defamatory, with a jury trial set for April 28 to determine potential damages of $1.6 billion.

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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 its role in the 2020 presidential election.
  • The court determined that Newsmax's allegations, including claims of vote manipulation and ties to Venezuela, were baseless and defamatory.
  • Dominion is seeking $1.6 billion in damages, with a jury trial scheduled to begin on April 28, 2025, to decide the financial repercussions and potential punitive damages.
  • Newsmax defended its reporting as newsworthy, citing statements made by former President Trump and his allies, but the judge rejected this argument.
  • This case follows similar defamation lawsuits, including Dominion's $787.5 million settlement with Fox News and Newsmax's $40 million settlement with Smartmatic.