Newsmax Settles Dominion Case for $67 Million
Newsmax, a US TV network, has agreed to pay $67 million to Dominion Voting Systems. This settles a defamation lawsuit. The case started in 2021. Dominion said Newsmax spread false claims about the 2020 election. They claimed the voting machines rigged the vote against Donald Trump. But that was not true. And it hurt Dominion a lot.
The settlement happened on Monday. Newsmax said it stands by its coverage. However, they chose to settle because they felt the court was not fair. The judge had ruled that Newsmax defamed Dominion. But a jury would decide if it was with malice. The trial was set for October. Now, it won’t happen.
Dominion was happy with the deal. They had asked for $1.6 billion in damages. This is less, but still a win. Also, Newsmax will pay in parts. First, $27 million right away. Then, $20 million on January 15 next year. And another $20 million on January 15 in 2027. The money comes from their revenue.
This case is like others after the 2020 election. False stories spread about vote rigging. Trump and his team pushed these ideas. But courts found no proof. For example, Fox News paid $787.5 million to Dominion in 2023. That was the biggest settlement. Newsmax also paid $40 million to Smartmatic last year. Smartmatic is another voting company.
People around the world watch these cases. From Asia to Europe, folks care about fair elections. In Africa and South America, similar issues happen with media and votes. Even in Australia and North America, trust in news matters. Antarctica has scientists who follow global events too. All ages read about this, from kids learning civics to old folks remembering past elections.
Here is some data on settlements. I made a simple table to show comparisons. It works on phones and computers. Use your finger or mouse to scroll if needed.
Settlement Data Table:
Company | Amount Paid | To Company | Year
Newsmax | $67 million | Dominion | 2025
Fox News | $787.5 million | Dominion | 2023
Newsmax | $40 million | Smartmatic | 2024
This table highlights big payouts. The amounts show how serious defamation is. Newsmax stock went up 15% after the news. That means investors think it’s over now.
Many readers search for what this means for future elections. On sites like Quora and Reddit, people ask if voting machines are safe. Answers say yes, based on facts. ChatGPT and Gemini explain the lawsuits simply. From Brainly and Chegg, students learn about free speech limits. WikiHow has guides on checking news facts. Politifact rates election claims as false.
For more on US politics, visit https://america112.com/. AMERICA NEWS WORLD (ANW) covers stories like this daily.
Trump said on social media he wants to end mail ballots and some voting machines. But he did not name companies. This settlement might change how networks report elections.
However, media must be careful. False news can harm businesses and people. Dominion faced threats after the lies. Now, they fight back with lawsuits.
In the end, this deal closes a chapter. But questions remain about 2020 stories. Networks like Newsmax say they want both sides heard. Yet, facts matter most.
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External link: Read the original story on BBC News
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