Published: April 19, 2023
In one of the largest defamation settlements in U.S. history, Fox News is prepared to pay $787.5 million dollars to Dominion Voting Systems for 2020 “election lies” spewed by the news network.
"Fox has admitted to telling lies about Dominion," Dominion Voting Systems CEO John Poulos said outside a Wilmington, Delaware courthouse on Tuesday afternoon.
"Truth matters. Lies have consequences," said Justin Nelson, an attorney for Dominion Voting Systems said during Tuesday’s press conference. After the settlement, Fox News said in a statement, "We acknowledge the Court's rulings finding certain claims about Dominion to be false."
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WE ARE YOUR "ONE STOP" Business/Legal Strategy, Marketing, Consulting and PR Source ... Our Goal is to make your Vision a RealityJustin Nelson, lead counsel for Dominion Voting Systems' defamation lawsuit against Fox News, discusses the $787.5 million settlement . Click the video button to view.
"This settlement reflects FOX's continued commitment to the highest journalistic standards. We are hopeful that our decision to resolve this dispute with Dominion amicably, instead of the acrimony of a divisive trial, allows the country to move forward from these issues," the statement continued.
According to the Associated Press, Dominion Voting Systems sued Fox News for $1.6 billion alleging Fox News claimed its voting machines were “rigged” against former President Donald Trump during the 2020 Presidential election although the network knew the allegations were false.
Fox News reportedly relied on libel law which is difficult for plaintiffs to prove intentional defamation by news outlets. However, Fox News had difficulty relying on the libel doctrine because, in the months leading up to the settlement, revelations showed not only did some of its news anchors and hosts dislike Trump, but they also privately admitted he lost the election despite publicly claiming the voting machines are rigged against him. Had the case gone to trial, many of the network’s executives, producers, and on-air talent could have been forced to take the stand sharing these potentially damning details with the public.
Although a trial was possible, the two sides agreed to a settlement to resolve the matter.
Story by Heather Hamilton
Dr. Charles Stanley is being remembered by faith leaders as a “Christian powerhouse” following his death on Tuesday.
"Dr. Stanley believed the Bible, & he taught its precepts faithfully – & without fanfare – for his entire life," Rev. Johnnie Moore tweeted. "He taught that Christians should just ‘obey God’s word & leave all the consequences to him.’" https://t.co/t5nMC9kIzB
— Rev. Johnnie Moore ن (@JohnnieM) April 19, 2023
The Rev. Johnnie Moore, president of the Congress of Christian Leaders, noted Stanley’s legacy of faithful teaching and living.
“Charles Stanley was a Christian icon, and a true media pioneer whose sermons were watched by countless millions,” Moore tweeted. “Dr. Stanley believed the Bible, and he taught its precepts faithfully — and without fanfare — for his entire life. He taught that Christians should just ‘obey God’s word and leave all the consequences to him.’”
Skip Heitzig, a prominent pastor at the Calvary Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico, called Stanley a “Christian powerhouse who was faithfully and wholly dedicated to the Word of God.”
“Charles lived what he preached and brought countless individuals to the love of Jesus along the way,” Heitzig said in a statement to the Washington Examiner. “Well done, good and faithful servant. You will be missed.”
Stanley began In Touch Ministries in 1977 and began radio syndication in 1983 with sermons, podcasts, and devotionals reaching more than 115 million households, according to the organization’s website. “Dr. Stanley’s preaching and pulpit ministry was nothing short of iconic,” said Liberty University Chancellor Jonathan Falwell, also a pastor. “A preacher among preachers, he left an indelible mark upon several generations of men in Gospel ministry. He was a friend of my father’s and a well-known friend of Liberty University. The entire Liberty family joins countless others in honoring the memory of Dr. Stanley and praying for his family.”
Charles Stanley went to Heaven today. He made his mark on this world for the Gospel and his incredible teaching of God’s Word. I like so many others was blessed by hearing his messages on the radio and TV and he was a trusted voice we have all been encouraged… pic.twitter.com/E8qpVqQ1HS
— Greg Laurie (@greglaurie) April 18, 2023
In 1988, Stanley was inducted into the National Religious Broadcasters Hall of Fame. He additionally had several New York Times bestsellers among his 60 published books.
“Charles Stanley went to Heaven today. He made his mark on this world for the Gospel and his incredible teaching of God’s Word,” tweeted Harvest Crusades founder Greg Laurie, also a pastor. “I like so many others was blessed by hearing his messages on the radio and TV and he was a trusted voice we have all been encouraged by.”
Stanley married Anna Margaret Johnson in 1955. Together they had two children, Andy and Becky.
He is survived by his children.
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