Never Having to Say You're Sorry

There are some things money can't buy, but not having to issue a public apology for lying about the 2020 election will cost Fox News $787.5 million.

In an 11th hour settlement with Dominion Voting Systems, Fox News agreed to pay $787.5 million in damages to avoid the humiliation of having their election lies exposed in a public trial. Fox avoided a public apology this time, but still faces a $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit from Smartmatic that has vowed to expose the "misconduct and damage caused by Fox’s disinformation campaign."

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Don’t be disappointed by the Fox News vs Dominion outcome – this is just the start, Independent | 4/19/2023

By Noah Berlatsky

It’s important to acknowledge that the lawsuit provides some accountability.

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Video: Dominion and Fox News reach $787.5 million settlement in defamation case, NBC News | 4/19/2023

How both sides came to the agreement and what’s next for the special master’s investigation into whether Fox complied with their discovery obligations.

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Related Articles:

• Dominion’s suit exposed how Fox damages democracy with its lies, The Guardian | 4/19/2023

• Fox News caves, and the real winner isn't Dominion — it's democracy and the rule of law, Salon | 4/19/2023

• Fox News still faces $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit from Smartmatic, Washington Post | 4/19/2023