Dominion’s billion-dollar brawl against Fox News suddenly ends with shocking settlement moments before openings – By Adam Klasfeld (Law & Crime) / Apr 18 2023
What’s been described as the media defamation trial of the century ended before it started — with a surprise settlement.
During the morning session, a jury diverse in age, race and gender was empaneled and instructed by the judge. After lunch recess, however, opening statements were delayed until the judge announced a surprise settlement and then excused the jury.
Fox News agreed to pay $787.5 million to settle with Dominion, the voting machine company’s attorneys confirmed at a press conference.
“The truth matters,” Dominion’s attorney Justin Nelson said in a press conference outside of court. “Lies have consequences.”
