Dominion And Fox News Offer Dueling Views Of Defamation Law In Latest Court Filings
deadline.comDominion Voting Systems and Fox offered dueling views of defamation law in their latest filings, as each side seeks a summary judgment ruling that could forestall a planned trial in April.
The case has generated huge attention in recent weeks, as Dominion’s filings have revealed a trove of text messages, emails and deposition transcripts showing that Fox figures disbelieved Donald Trump’s election fraud claims, yet did not stop network personalities and guests from amplifying allegations that votes were rigged to ensure that Joe Biden would win the election.
The filings from Dominion (read it here) and Fox News and Fox Corp. (read them here and here) give a glimpse of how they will argue their motions for summary judgment before Delaware Superior Court later this month.
Judge Eric M. Davis has scheduled oral arguments for March 21. If he turns down both summary judgment motions, a jury trial is scheduled to start in April.
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