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world2 months ago

Smartmatic Faces Federal Charges Over Philippines Bribery and Money Laundering

Federal prosecutors have charged voting technology firm Smartmatic with money laundering and bribery related to over $1 million paid to Philippine election officials between 2015 and 2018, as part of a broader legal and political controversy involving election security and defamation lawsuits. Smartmatic denies the allegations, claiming political bias, while the case also involves accusations of financial misconduct and international bribery.

via AP News|
#bribery#election#lawsuit
legal3 months ago

Judge Rules Mike Lindell's Claims About Smartmatic Are False and Defamatory

A federal judge in Minnesota ruled that MyPillow founder Mike Lindell defamed Smartmatic by falsely claiming its voting machines rigged the 2020 election, with the court noting genuine fact disputes about Lindell's knowledge of the falsity. Smartmatic seeks nine-figure damages, and Lindell plans to continue his legal and political efforts, including a potential gubernatorial run in Minnesota.

via CBS News|
#2020-election#court-ruling#defamation
law3 months ago

Judge Finds Mike Lindell's Claims About Voting Machines to Be Defamatory

A federal judge in Minnesota ruled that MyPillow founder Mike Lindell defamed Smartmatic by falsely claiming its voting machines rigged the 2020 election, with the court noting genuine disputes over whether Lindell's statements were made with actual malice. Smartmatic seeks nine-figure damages, and Lindell plans to continue his legal and political efforts despite recent setbacks.

via AP News|
#2020-election#defamation#law
legal-politics1 year ago

Smartmatic settles defamation lawsuits with conservative networks

Smartmatic has settled a defamation lawsuit with One America News Network (OAN) over false claims about the 2020 election, with details of the settlement remaining confidential. The lawsuit, filed in 2021, accused OAN of spreading disinformation about Smartmatic's involvement in the election. The settlement comes after OAN apparently obtained a spreadsheet with Smartmatic employees' passwords, and the network's internal documents will not become public as a result. This is part of a series of defamation cases seeking to hold media outlets accountable for spreading false information about the 2020 election, with Smartmatic still having a pending $2.7bn defamation lawsuit against Fox. Legal scholars are closely monitoring these cases to gauge the effectiveness of defamation law in combating misinformation.

via The Guardian US|
#2020-election#defamation-lawsuit#legal-politics
legal-settlement1 year ago

"Smartmatic Settles Defamation Lawsuit Against OAN Over Election Conspiracy Theories"

Smartmatic has settled its lawsuit against One America News (OANN) over the network's coverage of the 2020 election, with the terms of the settlement remaining confidential. The lawsuit, filed in November 2021, was part of a series of legal actions against right-leaning networks for airing unproven allegations of voting fraud. Smartmatic's cases against Fox News and Newsmax are ongoing, with the company alleging that the coverage damaged its reputation and caused financial harm. OANN, which denied the allegations, saw its reach diminish after being dropped by cable companies. Dominion Voting Systems also settled with Fox News for $787.5 million, and has a pending case against Newsmax. Fox News and Smartmatic are currently in a dispute over the exchange of internal documents, with a trial expected in 2025.

via The Washington Post|
#2020-election#lawsuit#legal-settlement
business1 year ago

"Smartmatic and OAN Reach Defamation Settlement Over 2020 Election Claims"

Smartmatic has settled its defamation lawsuit against One America News Network (OAN) over the network's amplification of baseless claims about the 2020 presidential election. The terms of the settlement were confidential, and the lawsuit accused OAN of spreading false claims that Smartmatic was involved in rigging the election. This settlement comes amid ongoing lawsuits filed by Smartmatic and Dominion Voting Systems against conservative news outlets over their 2020 election coverage.

via The New York Times|
#business#defamation-lawsuit#election-fraud
legal-settlement1 year ago

"Smartmatic Settles Defamation Case with OAN"

One America News and Smartmatic have settled a defamation lawsuit related to false claims about the 2020 election, with details of the settlement remaining confidential. Smartmatic alleged that OAN spread lies to increase viewership and revenue, and the case was one of several filed against right-wing outlets post-election. OAN, known for promoting baseless conspiracy theories, has faced legal challenges and was dropped by DirecTV in 2022. While the Smartmatic case is resolved, OAN still faces a separate defamation lawsuit from Dominion over its promotion of election lies.

via CNN|
#2020-election#defamation-lawsuit#legal-settlement
legal-politics1 year ago

"Smartmatic Alleges Criminal Activities by OAN in Promoting Election Lies"

Smartmatic has alleged that OAN may have violated data privacy laws by allegedly sharing sensitive employee information in an email to the Trump campaign, as part of the ongoing defamation suit against OAN for falsely alleging election interference. OAN's president denies the accusations, and the network has already suffered consequences, being dropped by DirecTV in 2022. Smartmatic has also brought defamation suits against Fox News and other Trump allies for similar false claims.

via The Daily Beast|
#data-privacy-laws#defamation-suit#election-lies
politics1 year ago

"Smartmatic Alleges Criminal Activities by Pro-Trump Networks in 2020 Election Coverage"

In the aftermath of the 2020 election, the president of One America News, a far-right network, reportedly sent an email to former Trump campaign lawyer Sidney Powell containing a spreadsheet purporting to have passwords of Smartmatic employees, as per court filings. CNN's Marshall Cohen reacts to these allegations, describing them as "pretty wild."

via CNN|
#2020-election#cnn#one-america-news
legalcrime1 year ago

"Smartmatic Alleges Criminal Activities by OAN Execs in Promoting 2020 Election Lies"

Smartmatic alleges that executives at the pro-Trump network OAN may have engaged in criminal activities by sharing a spreadsheet containing supposed passwords of Smartmatic employees, as part of their promotion of false claims about the 2020 election. The email exchange between OAN President Charles Herring and Sidney Powell has emerged as a focal point in Smartmatic's defamation lawsuit against OAN. Smartmatic is seeking to establish actual malice and claims that OAN executives violated state and federal laws regarding data privacy. OAN and Powell deny the allegations, while OAN settled a defamation suit with a former Dominion executive and has been dropped by DirecTV.

via CNN|
#2020-election#defamation#legalcrime
legal-media1 year ago

"Smartmatic's $2.7 Billion Defamation Suit Against Fox Corp. Moves Forward"

Fox Corporation must face Smartmatic's $2.7 billion defamation suit, as ruled by a New York judge, while Smartmatic must also face Fox's counterclaims alleging the defamation claims are intended to suppress free speech. The judge denied Fox's motion to dismiss the defamation claims, stating that Corp. employees played an affirmative role in the publication of the defamation and acted with malice. However, the judge also denied Smartmatic's motion to dismiss Fox's counterclaims, which argue that the defamation claims were designed to quell free speech. This legal battle is part of at least eleven ongoing lawsuits over election conspiracy theories, and Fox Corp. is preparing to defend the case in trial, likely in 2025.

via NBC News|
#defamation-suit#fox-corporation#free-speech
legal-media1 year ago

"Judge Allows Smartmatic's $2.7 Billion Defamation Suit Against Fox Corp. to Proceed"

A New York judge ruled that Fox Corp must face Smartmatic's $2.7 billion defamation suit, while Smartmatic must also face Fox's counterclaims alleging the defamation claims are intended to suppress free speech. The ruling continues the lengthy court battle between the voting company and Fox News Corp over election conspiracy theories. The judge disagreed with Fox's motion to dismiss the claims, stating that Corp. employees played an affirmative role in the publication of the defamation, but also denied Smartmatic's motion to dismiss Fox's counterclaims. Fox had previously settled similar claims with Dominion Voting Systems for $787.5 million.

via NBC News|
#2020-election#defamation-suit#fox-corp
legal-media2 years ago

"Judge Allows Fox News to Proceed with Counterclaim in Smartmatic Defamation Suit"

A New York judge ruled that Smartmatic's defamation lawsuit against Fox Corporation, parent company of Fox News, can proceed, dealing a blow to Fox's leadership. The lawsuit stems from Fox's repeated airing of 2020 election lies, with the judge finding that Smartmatic's case is strong enough to proceed against the parent company. Smartmatic is seeking over $2 billion in damages and the case is still in the discovery phase, with major depositions taking place. The judge also allowed Fox News to continue its counterclaims against Smartmatic, alleging that Smartmatic's damages request is an attempt to silence the network's free-speech rights.

via CNN|
#2020-election-lies#defamation-lawsuit#fox-corporation
legal-media2 years ago

"Judge Permits Fox Corp. to Proceed with Counterclaim in Smartmatic Defamation Suit"

A New York judge has allowed Smartmatic's $2.7 billion lawsuit against Fox Corporation to proceed, rejecting the network's attempt to dismiss the case. The judge also refused to dismiss Fox's counterclaim against Smartmatic, stating that the damages claim may be designed to chill the network's First Amendment rights. Smartmatic alleges that Rupert Murdoch and Lachlan Murdoch played a role in broadcasting defamatory statements, while Fox argues that the damages claim is implausible and disconnected from reality. The case is expected to go to trial in 2025.

via Deadline|
#defamation-lawsuit#first-amendment-rights#fox-corporation