Smartmatic and Newsmax have settled the voting technology company’s defamation lawsuit against the right-wing news outlet just before the trial was set to begin. The lawsuit centered on Newsmax’s false claims that Smartmatic’s machines rigged the 2020 election for Joe Biden.
A trial was scheduled to determine whether Newsmax aired these claims with actual malice or reckless disregard for the truth.
Samira Saba, a Smartmatic spokesperson, expressed satisfaction with the outcome, stating, “Lying to the American people has consequences.”
Newsmax confirmed the resolution through a confidential settlement. Details were not disclosed.
Smartmatic previously settled a defamation suit with One America News and remains in litigation with Fox News.
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