Key takeaways:
- A settlement has been reached in the historic defamation lawsuit between Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News.
- The lawsuit was filed by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News in February 2021, alleging that the news network had defamed the company by making false claims.
- The case has been closely watched by legal experts, as it is seen as a test of the limits of free speech in the US.
A settlement has been reached in the historic defamation lawsuit between Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News, the parties announced Tuesday in court. The settlement was brokered while the trial was on the brink of opening statements in Wilmington, Delaware.
The Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric Davis said the parties had resolved their case. Jury selection is currently underway. The judge thanked the jurors for their service, noting that without them, the parties would not have been able to resolve their situation.
The lawsuit was filed by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News in February 2021, alleging that the news network had defamed the company by making false claims about its involvement in the 2020 US Presidential Election. The lawsuit sought damages for the harm caused to the company’s reputation.
The settlement comes after lawyers said they interpreted the decision by Dominion not to present a claim about the loss of future profits as a sign that the company was clearing the way for a settlement. It is unclear what the terms of the settlement are, as both parties have declined to comment.
The case has been closely watched by legal experts, as it is seen as a test of the limits of free speech in the US. The outcome of the case could have implications for how news organizations report on controversial topics in the future.
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