Dominion v. Fox: Could case be weaponized against freedom of press?
Posted on AllSides April 18th, 2023
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The truth is the North Star of journalism, and the Supreme Court has carved out broad protections to allow reporters to do their work. A defamation trial brought against Fox News could have wide-ranging ramifications.
This week is set to bring a major test of modern freedom of the press in an era of disinformation.
The case of Dominion Voting Systems v. Fox News has its roots in conspiracy theories aired about voting machines after Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election.
Fox News argues that it...
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