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Dominion Voting Systems Defamation case against Fox News kicks off in Delaware

Headline from KVIA El Paso, on the newest of 3 developments

WILMINGTON, Delaware--- The Dominion Voting Systems defamation case against Fox News is set to begin Tuesday. The trial, initially was scheduled to begin with opening statements on Monday, but it was abruptly delayed on Sunday evening.

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Developments in this update

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  1. The Dominion-Fox News trial hasn’t even started and there’s already news

    Headline from Poynter ·

  2. Fox News, Dominion Prepare for Battle in $1.6 Billion Defamation Trial

    Headline from Wall Street Journal ·

  3. Newest

    Dominion Voting Systems Defamation case against Fox News kicks off in Delaware

    Headline from KVIA El Paso ·

Reports & sources

77 articles, oldest first.

  1. CBS News

    Dominion's case against Fox News goes to trial: What to know about the $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    Over the next few weeks, Dominion Voting Systems will try to convince a jury that Fox News knowingly defamed it in the wake of the 2020 presidential election.

  2. Variety

    Fox Corp. Seen Withholding Evidence in Run-Up to Dominion Voting Trial (opens Variety)

    Published

    Variety's feed description

    Fox Corp. was perceived by a judge to be withholding evidence in the run up to the Dominion Voting defamation trial

  3. Poynter

    The Dominion-Fox News trial hasn’t even started and there’s already news (opens Poynter)

    Published

    Poynter's feed description

    The judge ruled on several pretrial motions, told Fox’s lawyers they have a ‘credibility problem’ and ended the day by scolding the Fox legal team.

  4. Quartz

    What you need to know about Dominion’s $1.6 billion defamation trial against Fox (opens Quartz)

    Published

    Quartz's feed description

    Dominion accused Fox News of knowingly promoting false claims about the 2020 election

  5. Digital Journal

    Dominion v. Fox News: major defamation case heads to trial (opens Digital Journal)

    Published

    Digital Journal's feed description

    A closely-watched civil trial that pits vote machine maker Dominion against Fox News and tests the extent of free speech rights for media in America

  6. CBS News

    Dominion v. Fox News: What are defamation and libel? (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox News in a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit that kicked off in court this week.

  7. Wall Street Journal

    Fox News, Dominion Prepare for Battle in $1.6 Billion Defamation Trial (opens Wall Street Journal)

    Published

    Wall Street Journal's feed description

    A Delaware jury is slated to decide whether the network acted with “actual malice” in broadcasting false election-fraud claims.

  8. NPR

    The $1.6 billion Dominion v. Fox News trial starts Monday. Catch up here (opens NPR)

    Published

    NPR's feed description

    Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox News and its parent company Fox Corp. for knowingly airing false claims that its machines rigged the 2020 election against ex-President Donald Trump.

  9. KTVZ Bend

    What to know about the Fox News and Dominion trial (opens KTVZ Bend)

    Published

    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Ramishah Maruf, CNN A trial in a defamation suit brought against Fox News by Dominion Voting Systems is set to begin this week. It could have significant ramifications for the right-wing cable channel.

  10. Insider

    Dominion’s case against Fox News goes to trial next week. Is the First Amendment really on the line? (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    Fox News claims Dominion's $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit could end free speech as we know it. Some First Amendment experts think it has a point.

  11. New Hampshire Union Leader

    What to expect in the Dominion v. Fox defamation trial (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

    Published

    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    One of the most closely watched media trials in decades kicks off in a Delaware court on Monday as Fox Corp. and Fox News face a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit

  12. Voice of America

    Fox Defamation Trial Delayed, Network Pursues Settlement Talks (opens Voice of America)

    Published

    Voice of America's feed description

    Dominion and Fox declined to comment on the delay

  13. Bloomberg

    Judge Delays Defamation Trial Pitting Dominion Against Fox News (opens Bloomberg)

    Published

    Bloomberg's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — The Delaware judge overseeing a voting machine company’s $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News announced late Sunday that he was delaying the start of the trial until Tuesday. He did not cite a reason.

  14. Triblive

    Fox News-Dominion libel case set to begin after brief delay (opens Triblive)

    Published

    Triblive's feed description

    WILMINGTON, Del. — The Delaware judge overseeing a voting machine company’s $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News delayed the opening of the trial Monday, raising the prospect that the two sides might attempt to settle before the eagerly watched case goes before a jury.

  15. The Hollywood Reporter

    Start of Fox News Defamation Trial Delayed Until Tuesday (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

    Published

    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The $1.6 billion lawsuit was brought forth by voting machine company Dominion related to false claims about the 2020 presidential election.

  16. CBS News

    Dominion vs. Fox News trial delayed until Tuesday (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    The trial in Dominion's $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News will begin Tuesday morning.

  17. The Guardian

    Dominion v Fox News: what’s at stake in the $1.6bn defamation lawsuit (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    High-profile trial over Fox’s airing of false claims of election fraud begins, and could see Rupert Murdoch testify

  18. The Conversation US

    Defamation is at the heart of Dominion's lawsuit against Fox News – but proving it is no small feat (opens The Conversation US)

    Published

    The Conversation US's feed description

    It’s far easier to throw around accusations of damage to one’s reputation than it is to actually prove it in court. A journalism scholar explains the criteria that must be met.

  19. BizPac Review

    Fox News-Dominion defamation trial delayed amid talk of settlement; Trump urges Murdoch to ‘tell the truth’ (opens BizPac Review)

    Published

    BizPac Review's feed description

    Donald Trump urges Fox News to 'FINALLY ADMIT' there was cheating in the 2020 election as trial is delayed for settlement talks

  20. Gizmodo

    Dominion v. Fox News Defamation Trial Delayed for Settlement Talks (opens Gizmodo)

    Published

    Gizmodo's feed description

    Fox News' $1.6 billion defamation trial is on hold for another day after the conservative cable channel proposed an out-of-court settlement.

  21. WHDH Boston

    Fox News defamation trial will begin Tuesday, judge says, without explaining one-day delay (opens WHDH Boston)

    Published

    WHDH Boston's feed description

    (CNN) — Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric Davis said Monday that the delay in the Fox-Dominion defamation trial “is not unusual” and told the parties that he...

  22. CBS News

    Who's who in the Dominion v. Fox News defamation trial (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    Dominion Voting Systems' high-stakes $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News is set to begin Tuesday.

  23. Wall Street Journal

    Fox News, Dominion Each Face Risks If Defamation Case Goes to Trial (opens Wall Street Journal)

    Published

    Wall Street Journal's feed description

    The network’s push to settle its case with Dominion Voting Systems leaves both sides weighing strengths and weaknesses of their positions

  24. Anchorage Daily News

    Start of Fox News defamation trial is delayed until Tuesday (opens Anchorage Daily News)

    Published

    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    The trial for Dominion Voting Systems’ $1.6-billion case against the conservative channel was scheduled to begin Monday, but the court announced a one-day delay.

  25. Washington Times

    Judge delays Fox News-Dominion Voting Systems trial (opens Washington Times)

    Published

    Washington Times's feed description

    Without citing a reason, the Delaware judge overseeing a voting machine company’s $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News announced late Sunday that he was delaying the start of the trial until Tuesday.

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