Smartmatic and Newsmax Battle in Court Over 2020 Election Defamation Claims

In a significant legal development, Smartmatic and Newsmax are currently seeking favorable rulings in a 2020 election defamation case. Smartmatic, based in Florida, filed a lawsuit against Newsmax in 2021, alleging that the cable network’s hosts and guests made defamatory statements that implied the company’s involvement in rigging the election results. This legal battle is one of several high-profile cases arising from disputed claims about the 2020 U.S. Presidential election. For a deeper dive into the ongoing proceedings, you can read more here.