Newsmax has agreed to a $67 million settlement over a defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems. The lawsuit stemmed from false claims aired by Newsmax regarding the 2020 election, particularly involving allegations of rigging and connections to international dictators. Additionally, Sidney Powell and Mike Lindell contributed to spreading these unfounded conspiracy theories. As part of the settlement agreement, Newsmax paid $27 million upfront and will fulfill the remaining balance by January 2027. The lawsuit was notable as one of the last significant cases involving misinformation about the election.
Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle one of the last outstanding defamation lawsuits against a news organization for airing false claims that the 2020 election was rigged.
Dominion Voting Systems brought the lawsuit against Newsmax, accusing the cable news network of featuring false conspiracy theories about its voting equipment.
Dominion claimed that Newsmax aired falsehoods regarding connections to international dictators and hacking capabilities of its equipment.
Newsmax paid $27 million of the settlement on August 15, with the remainder to be paid by January 2027.
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