Key takeaways:
- Fox News is facing a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems over false claims about the company’s voting technology.
- Fox is arguing that it was merely reporting the claims made by the Trump campaign and other sources.
- The trial is expected to draw international interest and will begin Tuesday with jury selection and opening statements.
Fox News is facing a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems, a voting machine company, over claims that the network pushed false and potentially damaging information about the company’s voting technology. The trial was set to begin Monday in Delaware, but Superior Court Judge Eric Davis announced Sunday night that it would be delayed until Tuesday.
The case centers on whether Fox News defamed Dominion Voting Systems by spreading false claims that the company rigged the 2020 presidential election to prevent former President Donald Trump’s reelection. Fox is arguing that it was merely reporting the claims made by the Trump campaign and other sources.
According to the Wall Street Journal, people familiar with the situation said Sunday that the conservative network had made a late push to settle the dispute out of court. However, it is unclear if the two sides were able to reach an agreement.
The trial is expected to draw international interest and will begin Tuesday with jury selection and opening statements. It is unclear how long the trial will last, but it is expected to be a lengthy process.
The outcome of the trial could have major implications for the media industry, as it could set a precedent for how news outlets report on controversial topics. It will also be closely watched by those who are concerned about the spread of misinformation.
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