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.

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.