Smartmatic Settles Defamation Lawsuit with OANN Over 2020 Election Claims

The confidential settlement marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battles involving voting technology companies over alleged election fraud.

Smartmatic reached a confidential settlement with One America News Network, concluding its defamation lawsuit related to the 2020 election.
The lawsuit accused OANN of spreading false claims about Smartmatic's voting machines, which were only used in Los Angeles County during the election.
Other lawsuits remain active, including Smartmatic's cases against Fox News and Newsmax, and Dominion's lawsuits against various right-wing figures and outlets.
Fox News settled a similar lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems last year for $787.5 million, acknowledging the falsehood of certain claims made about the election.
The legal actions highlight the broader issue of misinformation surrounding the 2020 presidential election, which has been repeatedly debunked by multiple audits and investigations.