Fox News Settles $787 Million Defamation Lawsuit With Dominion Voting Systems

Fox News agreed to pay Dominion Voting Systems $787 million to settle a defamation lawsuit over false claims regarding 2020 election fraud that damaged Dominion's reputation and business.
The settlement comes after months of evidence showing Fox News executives and anchors knew claims about Dominion's role in election fraud were false but aired them anyway.
The settlement was negotiated by a mediator during a Danube River cruise and avoids a trial where Rupert Murdoch and other Fox personalities would have testified.
Fox News issued a statement acknowledging certain claims about Dominion were false but did not issue an on-air apology or retraction.
The settlement could impact other defamation lawsuits against Fox News related to election misinformation and raises questions about the network's commitment to facts.