Fox News Faces Consequences for Spreading False Claims
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The defamation lawsuit between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems revealed messages from Tucker Carlson that criticized Fox News management, expressed skepticism of election lies, and lambasted colleagues in the news division. Carlson's messages also showed his frustration with Donald Trump and his legal team's lack of evidence for election fraud. The lawsuit resulted in a $787.5 million settlement between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems.
- Defamation suit produced trove of Tucker Carlson messages The Associated Press
- Fox's settlement with Dominion unlikely to cost it $787.5M The Columbian
- Fox paid $787.5m for its 2020 lies. But will that restore confidence in elections? The Guardian US
- Fox acknowledged what we needed it to acknowledge: spreading false claims comes with a huge price tag. Salt Lake Tribune
- Fox News has scammed viewers [letter] | Letters To The Editor | lancasteronline.com LNP | LancasterOnline
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