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Dominion v. Fox News

Dominion's defamation suit over Fox's coverage of the 2020 election; settled for $787.5 million on 18 April 2023.

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Dominion Voting Systems plaintiff Scholarship & press 1
Fox News defendant; issued a statement on the settlement; separately sued by Smartmatic for $2.7 billion, a case still open Scholarship & press 1 2 3
Rupert Murdoch gave testimony under oath Scholarship & press 1

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Fox News settles blockbuster defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems, NPR, 2023. Scholarship & press
The amount "represents vindication and accountability," said Dominion lawyer Justin Nelson.
"We acknowledge the Court's rulings finding certain claims about Dominion to be false," the statement said.
Fox founder Rupert Murdoch — who, under oath, called himself a newsman at heart —
Fox News faces critical test in 2nd case over false 2020 election claims, NPR, 2025. Scholarship & press
Smartmatic is suing for $2.7 billion.
Fox News granted additional discovery in Smartmatic voting machine case, Washington Examiner, 2026. Scholarship & press
A New York appeals court granted Fox News additional discovery on Thursday in a case brought by voting machine maker Smartmatic

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