Interesting things happening the first of the month in April. After resting on the last day of the week, which was the first day of the month, and posting a Humor Time post the first day of the week and the second day of the month (just couldn’t resist the first impulse humor in that article), this was on e-mail early Monday, the second day of the week and third day of the month. The decision in the case was handed down March 31, 2023, the day before April 1, which most call April fool’s day.
From the: 1440 Daily Digest
Dominion v. Fox
A Delaware judge ruled Friday a $1.6B defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News will be decided by a jury trial. The decision rejects arguments from both sides asking the judge to rule in their favor and skip a trial.
Dominion alleges Fox News knowingly aired false claims that its voting machines were rigged during the 2020 election, causing irreparable reputational damage (see overview). Fox officials have argued the content was newsworthy, and protected by the First Amendment, as the claims were being made by then-President Donald Trump and allies. Analysts say the jury will be asked to decide whether the news channel acted with “actual malice.” The trial is expected to start April 17.
Separately, Trump is expected to be arraigned in a Manhattan court tomorrow after being indicted on charges related to alleged hush money payments during his 2016 presidential campaign. Specific charges handed down by the grand jury have not yet been made public; see our previous write-up here.
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Dominion gets ruling to take Fox News to trial — and then some
The article:
Dominion Voting Systems on Friday not only beat back Fox News’ attempt to skip a defamation trial, it won a summary judgment for some of its claims.
Why it matters: This gives Dominion a head start in trial. A Delaware judge found that it’s “CRYSTAL clear” (original emphasis) that Fox News’ statements about Dominion are false — making it an issue that won’t be disputed at trial.
Details: In a decision Friday, Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric Davis ruled to move Dominion’s $1.6 billion defamation case to jury trial, denying Fox News’ attempt to have it dismissed via summary judgement.
- As part of granting part of Dominion’s motion, the judge also took away Fox News’ ability to use “neutral reporting privilege” and “opinion privilege,” two common defenses for news organizations in such lawsuits.
What they’re saying: “We are gratified by the Court’s thorough ruling soundly rejecting all of Fox’s arguments and defenses, and finding as a matter of law that their statements about Dominion are false. We look forward to going to trial,” a spokesperson for Dominion said in a statement.
- “This case is and always has been about the First Amendment protections of the media’s absolute right to cover the news,” Fox News said in a statement. “FOX will continue to fiercely advocate for the rights of free speech and a free press as we move into the next phase of these proceedings.”
The big picture: The outcome of the trial will set a historic precedent for how the First Amendment is interpreted to protect news companies.
- Dominion needs to prove that Fox News and its hosts acted with “actual malice” in peddling election conspiracies in order to win its case, which is a high bar.
What’s next: Unless the lawsuit is settled before April 17th, when the trial is slated to begin, lawyers for both parties will have the opportunity to question witnesses on the stand.
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Why Delaware????
Delaware – a Biden blue state!
Dominion Voting Systems Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Denver, Colorado, US
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New York, NY is headquarters of Fox News Broadcasting Company?
Fox Broadcasting Company is an American television broadcasting company founded in 1986 by media magnate Rupert Murdoch. It is a subsidiary of the media conglomerate 21st Century Fox. Its headquarters are in Beverly Hills, California.
Who is Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric Davis?
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Interesting!?!?
Criminal charges against Trump in New York…
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A huge civil case for free speech in Deleware!!
Both “True Blue” states!
Smell like “conspiracy”?
According to Gallup tracking, there were 15 stable blue states in 2017. Those states are: California, Conencticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington. The same data show that four additional states lean toward being Democratic states.
Blue States 2023 – worldpopulationreview.com
From the article above:
…Is Colorado a blue state?
Yes, Colorado is a blue state, although it was considered a perennial swing state. In the 2020 presidential election, it was considered a safe blue state, with Joe Biden winning over 55% of the vote, beating Donald Trump by a margin of 13.5%. Colorado has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 2008. Colorado’s governor is Democratic as well. Colorado’s CPVI D+3….
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Again, why Delaware??
How long will it take for this “free speech” case to reach the highest court in the land?
Judicial War
The Red and the Blue
In the “Same Ole Song and Dance“
Who will end up singing…
“The Blues”!
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Isaiah 24:16-23
KJV(i) 16 From the uttermost part of the earth have we heard songs, even glory to the righteous. But I said, My leanness, my leanness, woe unto me! the treacherous dealers have dealt treacherously; yea, the treacherous dealers have dealt very treacherously. 17 Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are upon thee, O inhabitant of the earth. 18 And it shall come to pass, that he who fleeth from the noise of the fear shall fall into the pit; and he that cometh up out of the midst of the pit shall be taken in the snare: for the windows from on high are open, and the foundations of the earth do shake. 19 The earth is utterly broken down, the earth is clean dissolved, the earth is moved exceedingly. 20 The earth shall reel to and fro like a drunkard, and shall be removed like a cottage; and the transgression thereof shall be heavy upon it; and it shall fall, and not rise again. 21 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall punish the host of the high ones that are on high, and the kings of the earth upon the earth. 22 And they shall be gathered together, as prisoners are gathered in the pit, and shall be shut up in the prison, and after many days shall they be visited. 23 Then the moon shall be confounded, and the sun ashamed, when the LORD of hosts shall reign in mount Zion, and in Jerusalem, and before his ancients gloriously.
Come out of Babylon for her judgement is near!
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Update 4/14/23:
Fox settles lawsuit with Dominion
Fox has settled its 1.6 billion for 787.5 million!
Just as it was about to go to trial!!
Wonder why they chickened out?
And settled for less than half!/!
Now who’s singing the blues???
The Ezekiel 33 Watchman Report 