A judge overseeing Dominion Voting Systems' defamation suit against Fox News imposed a sanction against the network after it made 'misrepresentations' to the court.
against Fox News on Wednesday imposed a sanction against the network after it made "misrepresentations" to the court and potentially withheld evidence.that the voting machine company had somehow rigged the 2020 presidential election in Joe Biden's favor, so the network could retain viewers.
But potentially more significantly, the judge said he would "most likely" appoint a special master to "do an investigation" into whether representations by Fox made to the court as part of the case were "untrue or negligent" -- including a certification it had made in December that it had essentially completed its discovery process in accordance with the case.
"What about this software, this Dominion software?" Fox News host Maria Bartiromo could be heard asking Giuliani on the recording, which was played out in court.Dominion's attorney, Davida Brooks, said the interview "marched forward" even after Giuliani failed to give credence to the question. She said the recordings were "obviously relevant" and expressed concern over what else might exist that Fox has not turned over as evidence.
Also Wednesday, the judge questioned Fox attorneys over allegations from Dominion that the network had concealed the official role of Rupert Murdoch as an officer at Fox News. Although Murdoch is the chairman of the network's parent company, Fox Corporation, Dominion said Fox News' lack of disclosure regarding Murdoch's position with Fox News had hindered, among other things, their ability to obtain evidence regarding him.
"I'm very uncomfortable right now," Davis said. "I'm going to let you know -- I'm very uncomfortable."
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