Murdoch can be compelled to testify. Odds of a large settlement increasing by the day. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/05/dominion-fox-murdoch-witness-list.html
Will be.. Judge Rules Rupert Murdoch, Lachlan Murdoch, Other Top Fox Execs Must Testify Live at Dominion Defamation Trial
Fox News And Venezuelan Businessman Reach Settlement In Defamation Lawsuit Over Election Rigging Claim – Deadline
would this elevate this case to a criminal case? Ex-Fox News producer claims the company withheld damning recordings of Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell that could help Dominion's defamation lawsuit (msn.com) A former Fox News producer who last month sued the company for discrimination is now accusing her ex-employer of failing to turn over audio recordings of conversations with leading 2020 election deniers that could hurt its defense in the Dominion defamation case. In an amended complaint filed Tuesday in Delaware, attorneys for Abby Grossberg, who worked as a producer for Fox News' Tucker Carlson and Maria Bartiromo, say that their client has recordings and transcripts of conversations with Trump campaign attorneys Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, and others that were conducted in the wake of the 2020 election — and which, in some cases, show that they knew the claims they were making about a rigged vote were not supported by evidence. ................................. In one recording, said to have taken place on or about November 15, 2020, Giuliani was asked by Bartiromo, ahead of their on-air segment, what evidence he had implicating Dominion Voting Systems in widespread election fraud, as alleged by the Trump campaign. "[T]hat's a little harder," Giuliani responded. ......................................... Grossberg says the conversation with Giuliani — and another with Sidney Powell — had been uploaded to Otter, a transcription service used by Fox News employees, and that many of the transcriptions were shared and discussed over email. Fox News attorneys also had access to Grossberg's phones and email, providing them "access to the audio recordings and transcripts" of such interviews that showed claims about Dominion "were woefully unsupported."
Lies have consequences. JUST IN: Judge Sanctions Fox News For Withholding Evidence in Defamation Case Fox News’s lawyers received a lashing from Davis on Wednesday in the $1.6 billion Dominion Voting Systems defamation suit, as Davis said he would appoint a special master to investigate whether or not Fox’s legal team withheld evidence.
Every single lawyer that works for that man ends up in trouble, and yet he keeps getting willing volunteers. It’s a fascinating study of psychology,
What if (when) Faux News loses bigly? Under the “could James Murdoch destroy Fox News” Straight out of Succession (reportedly based on the Murdochs). ‘If We Lose This Suit, It’s F*cking Bad’: 5 Wild Revelations From New Report on Fox News and Murdoch Two people close to James told me he is biding his time until he and his sisters can wrest control from Lachlan after Rupert is gone. “James, Liz, and Prudence will join forces and take over the company,” a former Fox executive said. Some think James would purge Fox News and transform the network into a center-right alternative to CNN. Others think James would opt to sell Fox News to a private equity firm just so he could be rid of a toxic asset. Inside the network, there’s a visceral fear of what a James-led future would mean. “James sees destroying Fox News as his mission in life,” a senior Fox staffer told me.
Are you saying the "Emperor has no Clothes"? Here's the thing I do not understand about the GOP, Trump destroys EVERYONE, friends, family, lovers, business associates, lawyers, allies, political appointee's ........... - why the hell does the GOP continue to flock to this venus fly trap? It's certain death. I just don't get it. He may even bring down the mighty Murdock. SMH
Clearly, Lachlan is buddies with Carlson and is super MAGA (weird because he wants to live in Australia). Rupert is a figurehead unlike Roy Logan
Fox News apologizes to judge for 'misunderstanding' over Rupert Murdoch's role that sparked investigation | CNN Business
Sadly, the outcome from this trial will not change the minds of the right-wing, brainwashed massess. Their legion of mindless fools will ignore the entire trial and continue to believe every lie broadcast from that network.
Judge delays trial. Settlement coming? They’re a public corp, we’ll see the details. BREAKING: Fox News-Dominion Defamation Trial Delayed By Judge
Just because they’re a public corporation does not necessarily mean the terms of settlement will be public. If the money is significant to the total bottom line, they’ll need to disclose that portion, but they can maintain confidentiality on other terms. Dominion might insist on any terms of settlement being disclosed publicly, given that clearing their name seemed to be the very reason for filing the lawsuit. But that is a different story altogether.
Fox settled at last minute. Hope it includes on air apologies, although of course dominion has to look out for their interests. Sadly, even that “on-air retractions” probably has a price. Wouldn’t be surprising to learn there is no public acceptance of responsibility.
That firehose of bullshit brings in big ratings and keeps the base happy. Don't look for that to change.
Can’t wait to see the terms. Daily apologies from the hosts should be mandatory. The May avoid that by promptly firing a bunch of the hosts
