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Newsmax Settles Smartmatic Defamation Lawsuit Over Election Lies on Eve of Trial

Hollywood Reporter
Story by Winston Cho
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Newsmax settles defamation lawsuit with Smartmatic over false election claims, avoiding trial.
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  • [ "Newsmax reached a settlement with Smartmatic, a voting technology company, over false claims made about the 2020 election.", "The settlement was reached on the eve of the trial, which would have examined Newsmax\'s role in spreading misinformation about the election." ]
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Winston Cho, Newsmax, Smartmatic
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