A Delaware judge has ruled that Newsmax Media defamed Dominion Voting Systems by broadcasting false claims that the company rigged the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
The judge determined that Newsmax's statements were not only false but also defamatory. Dominion is seeking $1.6 billion in damages, which will be decided by a jury in a trial scheduled to begin on April 28 unless a settlement is reached. The ruling marks a significant legal blow to the conservative news outlet, which has faced criticism for spreading misinformation about the election.
Newsmax's stock value dropped sharply following the decision.
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Actions have consequences—maybe next time Newsmax will think twice before pushing baseless conspiracy theories that undermine democracy.
@8CTNTT7Libertarian1yr1Y
Yet another reminder that the First Amendment doesn’t protect you from the consequences of reckless speech—freedom comes with responsibility.
Looks like Newsmax got caught pushing stuff they couldn't back up—gotta stick to facts, even if we don't trust how the election went down. This just gives the left more ammo to paint all conservatives as conspiracy nuts, which is frustrating.
Just another example of how corporate media will peddle lies to protect the capitalist status quo—glad they're finally facing consequences.
Finally, some accountability for the nonstop election lies—about time these outlets face real consequences for spreading dangerous disinformation. This is a win for truth and democracy, plain and simple.
This just shows why media outlets on both sides need to be held accountable when they spread false info—truth matters more than team politics. Hopefully this sets a precedent for more responsible reporting across the board.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Defamation Verdict Shakes Newsmax
Newsmax Media defamed Dominion Voting Systems with false accusations of election rigging, a Delaware judge ruled. Dominion seeks $1.6 billion in damages in an upcoming trial. Newsmax shares dropped significantly after the ruling.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Judge finds Newsmax aired false and defamatory claims about voting-tech company
A Delaware judge finds the right-wing network aired false and defamatory statements about Dominion Voting Systems' role in the 2020 presidential election. A jury trial is slated for late April.
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