Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems, accused of spreading false claims regarding the company's voting equipment during the 2020 election. Previous settlements include a $787.5 million payout by Fox News for similar allegations. Delaware Judge Eric Davis ruled that Newsmax defamed Dominion, leaving malice and damages for jury determination. This settlement occurred before trial. Dominion expressed satisfaction with the resolution, amidst ongoing discourse on mail-in ballots and voting equipment by former President Trump.
Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit for defaming Dominion Voting Systems by promoting false claims about the company's voting machinery related to the 2020 election.
In a related context, Fox News previously settled a similar defamation lawsuit for $787.5 million, highlighting the serious financial repercussions of spreading false information.
Delaware Judge Eric Davis ruled that Newsmax defamed Dominion Voting Systems by airing false information but left the decision on malice and damages to a jury.
Internal communications from Newsmax officials revealed awareness of the false nature of claims regarding election fraud, similar to findings noted in the Fox News lawsuit.
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