Settlement Reached in Dominion Voting Systems vs. Fox News
A settlement has been reached in Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation lawsuit against Fox News, as announced in Delaware Superior Court on Tuesday.
Details of Settlement and Impact
The settlement was reached just as the trial was about to begin in Wilmington, Delaware. An unexplained delay occurred after the jury was sworn in, leading to speculation that negotiations were taking place.
The settlement means the case will not proceed to trial, sparing Fox News executives and on-air personalities from testifying regarding their coverage of the 2020 election.
Details of the settlement were not disclosed and may not be made public.
Background of the Case
Dominion sought $1.6 billion in damages from Fox News, which contended that the figure was inflated and did not accurately reflect potential losses incurred by Dominion as a result of Fox’s broadcasts.
Fox News and its parent company, Fox Corporation, maintained that they did not defame Dominion and described the case as a unwarranted attack on press freedoms.
While this case has concluded, Fox News is facing another defamation lawsuit from Smartmatic, another voting technology firm, related to the aftermath of the 2020 election. That case is still in the discovery phase, and a trial is not expected in the near future.
