Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit against Newsmax Media
Dominion Voting Systems is entitled to review personal communications and text messages of Newsmax Media journalists in its defamation suit against the conservative media company. Newsmax sued for $1.6 billion in 2021 for defamation and false claims about the 2020 election. A trial is set to begin in September 2024. Dominion is seeking evidence of Newsmax's journalists' state of mind regarding the claims made.
Key Points
- Dominion Voting Systems sued Newsmax Media for $1.6 billion over defamation and false claims related to the 2020 election.
- Newsmax Media argued they couldn't provide private communications of employees, but the court ruled otherwise.
- The evidence from the communications could play a significant role in the litigation process.
Pros
- Dominion Voting Systems has the opportunity to review personal communications and text messages of Newsmax Media journalists for evidence in the defamation suit.
Cons
- Newsmax Media may face negative consequences if the communications reveal damaging information regarding their coverage of the 2020 election.