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Judge Returns Newsmax Antitrust Case to Florida

4/24/2026

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Newsmax Files Wisconsin

Judge William Conley ordered the antitrust suit to be transferred back to the Southern District of Florida.
Newsmax dismissed its Florida case and refiled an antitrust complaint in Wisconsin, alleging Fox used market dominance to force cable contracts that block competing right-leaning outlets.
Judge Conley called the filing forum shopping because Newsmax gave no reason for choosing Wisconsin.
Discovery stays active while Fox’s motion to dismiss awaits a Florida ruling.

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Newsmax Expands Complaint

Newsmax attorneys rejected the forum-shopping accusation and said the suit targets Fox’s alleged antitrust violations.
The refiled Wisconsin complaint expands the original claims to allege Fox coerced advertisers and cable operators into exclusive agreements.
Judge William Conley called the filing a “shotgun” complaint and criticized its breadth.
Fox Corporation said it will vigorously defend against the expanded allegations and asserted the lawsuit lacks merit.

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Newsmax Files Wisconsin

Judge William Conley ordered the antitrust suit to be transferred back to the Southern District of Florida.
Newsmax dismissed its Florida case and refiled an antitrust complaint in Wisconsin, alleging Fox used market dominance to force cable contracts that block competing right-leaning outlets.
Judge Conley called the filing forum shopping because Newsmax gave no reason for choosing Wisconsin.
Discovery stays active while Fox’s motion to dismiss awaits a Florida ruling.

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