Ex-government disinformation chief sues Fox News for defamation in ongoing legal battle.

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Source: The Guardian
Ex-government disinformation chief sues Fox News for defamation in ongoing legal battle.
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Nina Jankowicz, former head of the Disinformation Governance Board, has sued Fox News for defamation, alleging that the network spread lies about her work, leading to an internet campaign against her and ultimately causing her resignation and the disbandment of the group. Jankowicz's lawsuit focuses on three claims made by Fox hosts, including that she intended to censor speech and that she wanted to give verified Twitter users, including herself, the power to edit others' tweets. The lawsuit also alleges that Fox's defamatory coverage has caused Jankowicz and her family immense suffering, including doxxing, threats, and harassment.

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