Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems over false claims made by the network regarding the 2020 presidential election. The settlement comes after Newsmax faced legal action for disseminating misinformation related to the election. This substantial payment marks a significant development in the legal battles between Dominion and media outlets that spread unfounded allegations of election fraud.

In response to the settlement, a spokesperson for Dominion stated, “Our focus has been to hold those who have deceived the public and damaged our company accountable, and we will continue to pursue accountability for those actions.” The settlement amount of $67 million reflects the gravity of the false statements made by Newsmax regarding Dominion and the 2020 election.

The lawsuit settlement underscores the legal repercussions faced by media organizations that have propagated falsehoods about the election. This case adds to the broader legal landscape where Dominion has taken legal action against several media outlets and individuals for spreading debunked conspiracy theories about the integrity of the election.

Newsmax’s agreement to pay $67 million to settle the lawsuit with Dominion signals a significant financial consequence for the network’s dissemination of false information. The settlement amount represents a substantial sum in the context of legal resolutions related to misinformation surrounding the 2020 election. The resolution of this lawsuit is part of Dominion’s efforts to address the spread of misinformation and hold accountable those responsible for false claims.