Fox News Settles Dominion Defamation Lawsuit for $787 Million

Fox News is chopping a nine-figure verify to keep away from going to trial in one of many highest-profile defamation circumstances in American historical past — the community struck a last-minute take care of Dominion Voting Programs to settle the case.

The trial was scheduled to begin Tuesday in Delaware Superior Courtroom … 12 jurors had been chosen within the morning, however earlier than opening statements, the decide introduced the settlement from the bench.

In response to Dominion legal professionals, Fox will fork over $787.5 million to settle the swimsuit.

Bear in mind … Dominion, a voting machine maker, was looking for $1.6 billion in damages after accusing Fox News of sullying its status within the wake of the 2020 election with claims of votes being taken from Donald Trump and given to Joe Biden.

The large settlement means Fox News on-air personalities like Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity and Maria Bartiromo will not be known as to the witness stand. Jurors would have been tasked with figuring out if Fox News acted maliciously in airing false statements about Dominion’s voting machines.

Price noting, Dominion is a small privately owned firm that is reportedly value lower than $100 million, however it’s about to be fairly flush.