Conservative Media Company Newsmax Faces Trial And Nearly $1 Billion In Damages Over Defamation In 2020 Election Fraud Claims

A Delaware judge ruled Wednesday that conservative media company Newsmax defamed Dominion Voting Systems, according to CNBC. The judge ruled that Newsmax aired false claims that the voting machine company rigged the 2020 U.S. presidential election. The court found that Newsmax falsely alleged that Dominion manipulated votes, used algorithms to alter outcomes, had ties to Venezuela, and paid kickbacks. The decision clears the way for a trial, where Dominion is seeking over $1 billion in damages and potentially punitive damages.