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VisitJudge Rules Smartmatic's Massive Defamation Suit Against Newsmax Can Go to Trial in Two Weeks
Sep 13, 2024, 02:41 AM
A judge has ruled that Smartmatic's massive defamation lawsuit against Newsmax will proceed to a jury trial in two weeks unless a settlement is reached. The case involves allegations made by pro-Trump guests and hosts on Newsmax, who falsely claimed that the 2020 presidential election was rigged. This ruling sets the stage for a significant legal battle between the electronic voting machine manufacturer and the news network, dealing a blow to Newsmax.
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