Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems settled their case Tuesday, abruptly ending one of the most highly anticipated defamation trials in decades.
, were expected to take the stand, but no longer.
“Fox has admitted to telling lies about Dominion that caused enormous damage to my company, our employees, and the customers that we serve,” CEOat the presser outside the courtroom. “Nothing can ever make up for that. Throughout this process, we have sought accountability, and believe the evidence brought to light through this case underscores the consequences of spreading lies. Truthful reporting in the media is essential to our democracy.
“We are pleased to have reached a settlement of our dispute with Dominion Voting Systems. We acknowledge the Court’s rulings finding certain claims about Dominion to be false," Fox said in a statement. “This settlement reflects FOX’s continued commitment to the highest journalistic standards. We are hopeful that our decision to resolve this dispute with Dominion amicably, instead of the acrimony of a divisive trial, allows the country to move forward from these issues.
Dominion has been steeped in a legal fight with Fox since 2021, when the election technology company sued the network for $1.6 billion over its 2020 election coverage. Dominion claimed the network amplified election lies pushed byand his allies and knowingly promoted false claims about the company’s role in the election for the sake of juicing ratings and profit.
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