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A Delaware judge ruled that the right-wing cable channel Newsmax made defamatory statements about Dominion Voting Systems when it falsely claimed that the company rigged votes in the 2020 presidential election. Judge Eric M. Davis of the Delaware Superior Court said on Wednesday that the case would now proceed to a trial by jury, which would decide whether Newsmax knowingly broadcast the false claims and the extent of any damages to Dominion. The trial is expected to start in Delaware on April 28. In his ruling, Davis said that Dominion presented “clear and convincing evidence” that the statements from Newsmax were false and that they would “likely cause reasonable viewers to think significantly less favorably about Dominion than if the viewers knew the truth.” “Newsmax covered both sides of the 2020 election dispute fairly,” a Newsmax spokesperson said in a statement. “At no time did it defame Dominion. This case represents a serious threat to free speech and a free press and Newsmax will defend itself vigorously at trial.” A Dominion spokesperson said in a statement, “We are gratified by the court’s thorough ruling.” — NEW YORK TIMES
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