Newsmax settled a defamation lawsuit with Smartmatic for $40 million, a figure disclosed in a recent financial filing. The settlement resolves claims that Newsmax falsely accused Smartmatic of election fraud during the 2020 election cycle. Newsmax has paid $20 million to date, and offered Smartmatic stock as part of the agreement. This settlement follows similar actions by other news outlets, including One America News, and is part of a broader legal battle examining the intersection of free speech and defamation regarding election misinformation. The case against Fox News is still ongoing.
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Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan has held Mike Lindell in contempt of court for his failure to provide crucial documents in the Smartmatic defamation case. This decision comes after Lindell repeatedly failed to comply with court orders demanding the production of specific data and financial records. The requested materials include analytics data from his company’s website and financial records detailing Lindell’s financial status for 2022 and 2023. This lack of compliance demonstrates a blatant disregard for the legal process, raising serious questions about Lindell’s commitment to a fair and transparent legal proceeding.
The judge’s order explicitly states that if Lindell continues to refuse to comply, Smartmatic is free to pursue further legal action to secure the necessary documents.… Continue reading
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