In a significant development that underscores the ongoing fallout from the 2020 U.S. presidential election, Smartmatic, a voting technology company, has reached a settlement with One America News Network (OAN) in a defamation lawsuit. The lawsuit centered on false claims propagated by the conservative broadcaster regarding the 2020 election results. Smartmatic had accused OAN of amplifying baseless allegations of election fraud, specifically targeting the technology company with accusations of rigging the election in favor of Joe Biden against Donald Trump. This legal battle highlights the broader issue of misinformation in the political sphere and its impact on public trust in electoral processes.
The settlement marks the conclusion of a contentious legal dispute that began in 2021 when Smartmatic filed its lawsuit. The company alleged that OAN had 'victimized' it by spreading lies about its role in the election, thereby harming its reputation and business operations. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, but the resolution is seen as a victory for Smartmatic in its efforts to clear its name and address the falsehoods spread about its technology and involvement in the election.
This case is part of a larger trend of legal actions taken by voting technology companies against media outlets and individuals who have propagated false information about the 2020 election. These lawsuits aim to hold accountable those who have contributed to undermining public confidence in the integrity of the electoral process through the dissemination of…
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