Court hearing centers on Newsmax CEO's role in spreading election-fraud claims

Court hearing centers on Newsmax CEO's role in spreading election-fraud claims

Newsmax is being sued for defamation by Dominion Voting Systems — the same company that sued Fox News over false 2020 election-fraud claims and walked away with a nearly $800 million settlement.

Newsmax Agrees To Pay $40 Million To Settle Smartmatic's Defamation Lawsuit Over False Claims Of Fraud In 2020 Election - uInterview

"Newsmax Media reached a settlement agreement with Smartmatic on September 26, 2024, pursuant to which all claims will be released by Smartmatic for consideration, including a cash amount of $40 million payable over time and the issuance of a five year cash exercise warrant to purchase 2,000 shares of Series B preferred stock at an exercise price of $5,000 per share," the SEC filing states.

BLK ALERTS - Court hearing centers on Newsmax CEO’s role in spreading election-fraud claims

Newsmax is being sued for defamation by Dominion Voting Systems — the same company that sued Fox News over false 2020 election-fraud claims and walked away with a nearly $800 million settlement. (Image credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Court hearing centers on Newsmax CEO's role in spreading election-fraud claims - TPR: The Public's Radio

Newsmax is being sued for defamation by Dominion Voting Systems — the same company that sued Fox News over false 2020 election-fraud claims and walked away with a nearly $800 million settlement.