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Fox News reaches a settlement for $787.5 million in a major defamation case, avoiding a high-profile trial that would have tested the extent of free speech rights for media in America. The settlement represents "vindication and accountability," the voting machine company's lawyer says during a press briefing. "Lies have consequences," he adds. SOUNDBITE
Images of arrivals at the Rio-Paris crash trial as the Paris court delivers its judgement concerning Airbus and Air France, on charges of manslaughter. The 2009 crash of the Rio-Paris flight killed 228 people. The French court later acquitted Air France and Airbus. IMAGES
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard arrive at Fairfax County Courthouse ahead of the start of the trial in the defamation case between the two stars. Opening arguments are to begin Tuesday after a jury was picked Monday to hear the suit brought by the 58-year-old Depp against his ex-wife. IMAGES
Since losing the 2020 election, President Donald Trump has continued to attack the integrity of the voting system. Some of his Fox News allies have homed in on the company Smartmatic--because of the services it provided Los Angeles County for the election. But CNN reports the voting technology sent Fox News a blistering legal threat accusing of participating in a 'disinformation campaign' against it. In response, Fox has begun airing a remarkable news package debunking claims its hosts and guests have propagated. CNN reports the package aired for the first time Friday night on Lou Dobbs' show. Fox News said the same package would air Saturday night on Jeanine Pirro's program as well as Sunday morning on Maria Bartiromo's show.
President Donald Trump let fly on Sunday, saying he regretted supporting GOP Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp for re-election. According to Business Insider, Trump's blast could potentially create major discord just weeks before two critical US Senate runoff elections in Georgia. Trump's call-in interview with Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo was his first major television interview since the election Trump harshly criticized both Kemp and Georgia Secretary of State Raffensperger for utilizing Dominion voting machines in the state. The governor has done nothing. I'm ashamed that I endorsed him. President Donald J. Trump Interview with Maria Bartiromo, Fox Business News