Fox News Settles Dominion Lawsuit for $787.5 Million.

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Fox News Settles Dominion Lawsuit for $787.5 Million.
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Fox News has agreed to pay $787.5 million to Dominion Voting Systems to settle a lawsuit over the network's amplification of conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election. The settlement prevented a potentially costlier and lengthier outcome for Fox, which faced the prospect of its biggest stars and top managers testifying in a public courtroom. While Fox resolved its dispute with Dominion, the network remains entangled in similar lawsuits related to its coverage of the 2020 election. The settlement dealt a significant financial blow to Fox Corporation, and it remains unclear whether it will cause Fox News to change how it handles the coverage of conspiracy theories.

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