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After Court Lets Fox News Challenge Move Forward, Here’s Where Dominion And Smartmatic’s Defamation Suits Stand Now—And Who Could Be Next Headline from Forbes
Dominion and Smartmatic filed 11 lawsuits against Trump allies and right-wing news networks.
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Insider
New York judge denies Fox News' motion to dismiss Smartmatic defamation lawsuit against network over 2020 election falsehoods ↗ (opens Insider) Published Mar 8, 2022
Insider's feed description In February 2021, Smartmatic filed the lawsuit against the network, Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, Lou Dobbs, Jeanine Pirro and Maria Bartiromo.
The Hill
Portions of Smartmatic lawsuit against Fox News can proceed, judge rules ↗ (opens The Hill) Published Mar 8, 2022
The Hill's feed description A judge in New York has ruled that key portions of voting systems provider Smartmatic's lawsuit against Fox News can proceed.
The Columbian
Fox News loses effort to dodge Smartmatic suit over election ↗ (opens The Columbian) Published Mar 8, 2022
The Columbian's feed description NEW YORK — Fox News can’t dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by Smartmatic Corp. over false claims the network aired about the voting technology company’s role in the 2020 presidential election, a New
New Hampshire Union Leader
Smartmatic can pursue election-rigging claims against Fox News, Giuliani ↗ (opens New Hampshire Union Leader) Published Mar 8, 2022
New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description NEW YORK -- A New York state judge on Tuesday said Smartmatic can pursue its $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit claiming that Fox News Network, Rudolph Giuliani and others falsely accused
New York Times
Much of Smartmatic Case Against Fox News Can Proceed, Judge Rules ↗ (opens New York Times) Published Mar 8, 2022
Same headline from 1 more outlet New York Times's feed description The judge did dismiss some defamation claims, against Rudolph W. Giuliani, Jeanine Pirro and Sidney Powell.
Washington Post
Judge denies Fox News motion to dismiss defamation suit by election-tech company Smartmatic ↗ (opens Washington Post) Published Mar 8, 2022
Same headline from 1 more outlet Washington Post's feed description But the New York state judge ruled that Fox host Jeanine Pirro could be dropped as a defendant in the $2.7 billion lawsuit over conspiracy theory allegations about the 2020 election.
NBC News
Judge says Smartmatic can pursue election-rigging claims against Fox News, Giuliani ↗ (opens NBC News) Published Mar 8, 2022
NBC News's feed description The state judge dismissed all claims against Jeanine Pirro of Fox News and former Trump lawyer Sidney Powell.
Talking Points Memo
Judge Lets Smartmatic’s $2.7 Billion Defamation Suit Against Fox Proceed ↗ (opens Talking Points Memo) Published Mar 8, 2022
Talking Points Memo's feed description New York Supreme Court Judge David Cohen on Tuesday shot down Fox News and several Fox anchors' efforts to quash voting tech company Smartmatic's $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit against them.
Washington Examiner
Judge rejects Fox News's bid to toss Smartmatic's $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit ↗ (opens Washington Examiner) Published Mar 8, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description A judge has allowed a $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Smartmatic to proceed against Fox News.
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