Judge Sets Parameters for Smartmatic's Defamation Trial Against Newsmax
The trial, set to begin on September 26, involves accusations of false reporting on 2020 election fraud claims.
Overview
- Superior Court Judge Eric Davis instructed Smartmatic and Newsmax to narrow their witness lists ahead of the trial.
- Smartmatic alleges Newsmax aired false and defamatory statements suggesting the company rigged the 2020 election.
- Newsmax contends it was reporting on serious allegations made by Trump and his supporters, not endorsing them.
- Judge Davis ruled on various motions, including limiting evidence related to a federal investigation of Smartmatic executives.
- The trial, which could last up to four weeks, is one of several defamation lawsuits stemming from 2020 election fraud claims.