On with Kara Swisher Fox News, Dominion — oh, and Donald Trump
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Dec 15, 2022 Jeremy Peters, a New York Times reporter covering the landmark Dominion Voting Systems defamation case against Fox News, delves into the potential consequences of media misinformation. He discusses Rupert Murdoch's surprising defense strategy and the implications of the ongoing lawsuit for First Amendment rights. The conversation also touches on the unraveling Murdoch-Trump relationship and the future of Fox News as new political figures, like Ron DeSantis, emerge. A fascinating look at the intersection of media accountability and politics!
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Dominion vs. Fox News
- Dominion Voting Systems' defamation case against Fox News is significant due to the sheer volume of complaints.
- It involves numerous instances of demonstrably false claims, unlike typical defamation cases.
Actual Malice
- Dominion is seeking to establish a pattern of malice in Fox News's coverage.
- They aim to prove Fox knowingly aired false information.
Internal Communications
- Dominion's access to Fox News's internal communications, including those of mid-level producers, is unsettling Fox.
- This broad access has sent a chill through the network.
