Nine media organizations, including CNN, have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the FBI and US Attorney's Offices at the Justice Department for access to surveillance tapes of the Capitol Hill riot on January 6, 2021. The tapes, which have been provided exclusively to Fox News, contain 44,000 hours of footage and the plaintiffs argue that they should be made available to all media outlets. The lawsuit argues that the tapes are of public interest and the media outlets have diligently sought access to them for the past two years.
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Judge Eric Davis of the Delaware Superior Court has appointed an outside attorney to investigate Fox News and its parent company, Fox Corp., for withholding evidence in the $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems. The investigation will determine if Fox lied to the court to withhold key evidence, and the outcome could have a major impact on the case. Fox News has yet to comment on the judge's decision.
Fox Corp. is facing two defamation cases with a combined total of $2.7 billion in damages due to false claims made by Fox News about the 2020 election. Attorneys defending Fox have withheld information about Rupert Murdoch's role at the company, which has angered the judge. A shareholder has filed a derivative action in Delaware, seeking to hold the Murdochs and the board of directors accountable for their actions.
Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Arizona, becoming the first Republican to enter the race for the seat currently held by independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. Lamb is a vocal supporter of former President Trump and his advocacy for tougher immigration and drug smuggling laws, and has been a frequent guest on Fox News discussing immigration issues and criticizing Covid-19 vaccine requirements. His candidacy is likely to be welcomed by the Republican base, as his record of support for President Trump and his hardline stance on immigration is popular among the party's supporters.
Key takeaways: The Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted to cancel its contract with Dominion Voting Systems, years before its expiration date. The supervisors agreed…
Fox News has settled a defamation lawsuit with Venezuelan businessman Majed Khalil, after former Fox Business host Lou Dobbs accused him of playing a role in rigging the 2020 election. The two sides have now settled the case amicably, with Fox News declining further comment. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of fact-checking and accuracy in reporting.
Fox News host Steve Doocy criticized former President Donald Trump for attacking the family of the judge overseeing his criminal case in Manhattan, noting that it was a bad look for the former president to do so. Judge Juan Merchan had previously warned Trump not to use social media to incite violence and the judge's daughter was targeted after she worked for a consulting firm that did work for the Biden-Harris campaign. The attack has raised concerns about the safety of those involved in the case and the potential for further violence.
Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric Davis has ruled that Fox Corporation executives Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch must testify in the upcoming defamation trial against Fox News, which is being brought by Dominion Voting Systems. The trial is scheduled to begin on May 24th and could have major implications for Fox News and its parent company, Fox Corporation. It is also a major test of the power of the Murdochs, who have long been seen as untouchable in the media industry.