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Smartmatic Sues Fox News for $2.7 Billion Defamation

5/2/2025

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Smartmatic is taking a bold stand against Fox News, filing a staggering $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit. The voting machine company accuses Fox of spreading damaging falsehoods about its role in the election, leading to threats against its employees. While Smartmatic aims for full accountability, legal experts warn that proving malice could prove difficult.

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Smartmatic is taking a bold stand against Fox News, filing a staggering $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit. The voting machine company accuses Fox of spreading damaging falsehoods about its role in the election, leading to threats against its employees. While Smartmatic aims for full accountability, legal experts warn that proving malice could prove difficult.