Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit alleging defamation against Dominion Voting Systems linked to false claims about the 2020 election. Judge Eric Davis previously ruled that Newsmax aired false information about Dominion and left the determination of malice and damages to a jury. The settlement was disclosed in a filing to the SEC, with Dominion expressing satisfaction. This case is part of a broader context, following a significant $787.5 million settlement by Fox News for similar accusations, highlighting issues of election-related misinformation.
"The conservative network Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of defaming a voting equipment company by spreading lies about President Donald Trump's 2020 election loss."
"Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric Davis had ruled earlier that Newsmax did indeed defame Denver-based Dominion Voting Systems by airing false information about the company and its equipment."
"Internal correspondence from Newsmax officials likewise shows they knew the claims were baseless."
"This settlement follows Fox News Channel's previous settlement of $787.5 million related to similar allegations regarding the 2020 election."
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