pyetro
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Fox News has finally settled with the Venezuelan guy they defamed by spreading lies about him being involved in a plot to rig the 2020 election.
The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but I'm sure it was a hefty sum.
lawandcrime.com
Companies that pay a lot of money for lying want to avoid the embarrassment of disclosing the huge sums of money they have to shell out, so secrecy is normal.
This sends a clear message that Fox News will be held accountable for its lies. They're also a reminder of the dangers of misinformation. The false claims that Fox News and its hosts spread about the 2020 election have had a real-world impact, contributing to the violence at the Capitol on January 6.
It's important to hold those who spread misinformation accountable for their actions. So, to Fox News: good riddance. And to the Venezuelan guy they defamed: I hope you get a big fat check.
Dominion is next.
The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but I'm sure it was a hefty sum.
![lawandcrime.com](https://lawandcrime.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Lou-Dobbs-Majed-Khalil.jpg)
Fox settles defamation lawsuit from Venezuelan businessman over broadcast tying him to Dominion election claim
A Venezuelan business has settled with his defamation lawsuit against Fox News Network and former Fox Business host Lou Dobbs for their coverage of him
![lawandcrime.com](https://am21.mediaite.com/lc/cnt/themes/m2019-lnc/images/icon-192x192.png)
Companies that pay a lot of money for lying want to avoid the embarrassment of disclosing the huge sums of money they have to shell out, so secrecy is normal.
This sends a clear message that Fox News will be held accountable for its lies. They're also a reminder of the dangers of misinformation. The false claims that Fox News and its hosts spread about the 2020 election have had a real-world impact, contributing to the violence at the Capitol on January 6.
It's important to hold those who spread misinformation accountable for their actions. So, to Fox News: good riddance. And to the Venezuelan guy they defamed: I hope you get a big fat check.
Dominion is next.