The right-wing news channel Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to Dominion Voting Systems over its coverage of the 2020 presidential election. A trial had been scheduled for October.
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Judge finds Newsmax aired false and defamatory claims about voting-tech company
A Delaware judge finds the right-wing network aired false and defamatory statements about Dominion Voting Systems’ role in the 2020 presidential election. A jury trial is slated for late April.
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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.
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Rudy Giuliani is held in contempt of court in $148 million defamation case
Rudy Giuliani was found in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to requests for information as he turned over assets to satisfy a defamation ruling granted to two Georgia poll workers.
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Justice Department wants more time on Trump election interference case
The Justice Department is asking for more time to share next steps in the federal election interference case against former President Donald Trump.
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Away from his New York trial, Donald Trump’s campaign rallies are business as usual
In Wisconsin and Michigan, Donald Trump largely avoided the hush money trial that has mostly sidelined his campaign efforts as he tried to woo voters with a familiar speech in two major swing states.
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Pro-Trump attorney arrested after hearing over leaking Dominion documents
Stefanie Lambert was arrested after a hearing over possible sanctions against her for disseminating confidential emails from Dominion Voting Systems.
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Election Day draws young, first-time voters to the polls
A recent poll projects young voters’ participation in this election will exceed that of the 2016 election.
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‘I’m considering it life or death’: Cranston voters on what’s at stake in this election
With Election Day just over a week away, Cranston voters say the stakes in this election feel higher than ever. While there are significant local races for mayor and state representatives, many voters say they see their ballot as a way to shape the future of the country.
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Commentary: Early voting and mail ballots now a necessity
Among the grueling challenges facing the government is how to conduct honest and accessible elections in this year of pandemic. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay has some thoughts on ensuring that voters don’t have to risk their health to cast ballots.
