Breaking news: Newsmax to pay $67 million to settle Dominion defamation lawsuit

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The right-wing outlet was sued for broadcasting false claims about the voting machine company.
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Newsmax Will Pay $67 Million to Settle Dominion Defamation Lawsuit

Dominion Voting Systems sued the right-wing cable channel for broadcasting false claims that the voting machine company had rigged votes in the 2020 presidential election.

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