Fox News Settles Dominion Defamation Lawsuit for $787.5 Million

Fox News agreed to pay Dominion Voting Systems $787.5 million on April 18, 2023, settling the largest known media defamation case in U.S. history just as opening statements were about to begin. Internal Fox documents revealed that hosts and executives did not believe Trump allies claims about rigged voting machines but aired them anyway to retain viewers. The settlement did not require Fox News to issue an on-air apology or retraction.