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Newsmax Takes Legal Battle Against Fox News to Wisconsin, Alleging Anti-Competitive Practices

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MADISON, Wis. — Newsmax has re-filed its legal action against Fox News, presenting its claims that the Murdoch-owned media giant engaged in illegal tactics to restrict the younger network’s access to cable distribution. This latest move comes after a previous lawsuit was dismissed by a federal judge last week. In its amended complaint, Newsmax asserts that Fox News and its parent company, Fox Corp., participated in a scheme designed to enhance and sustain its market dominance in the U.S. right-leaning cable news sector. According to Newsmax, this alleged behavior suppressed competition and ultimately harmed consumers … Read more

Judge Dismisses Newsmax’s Antitrust Lawsuit Against Fox, Opens Door for Refiling

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A New York judge has dismissed an antitrust lawsuit filed by Newsmax against Fox News but has allowed the media company to amend and refile its complaint. Judge William H. Pauley III made the decision in U.S. District Court, stating that Newsmax’s initial legal arguments were insufficient to support its claims. The lawsuit, initiated by Newsmax in August, accused Fox News of using its market power to stifle competition, claiming that the network attempted to suppress Newsmax’s growth by pressuring cable providers. Newsmax contended that Fox’s actions were harmful to competition and violated antitrust laws. … Read more

Settlement Reached in Fox Sports Lawsuit: Hairstylist Dismisses Sexual Battery Claims, Pursues Class Action for Wage Violations

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ARLINGTON, Texas — A lawsuit involving Fox Sports has reached a settlement after a hairstylist accused former host Skip Bayless and former network executive Charlie Dixon of making unwanted sexual advances. Noushin Faraji filed the lawsuit earlier this year, asserting serious allegations against both men—claims now being addressed in a class action regarding wage violations. The settlement comes as Faraji has agreed to dismiss claims related to sexual battery, a hostile work environment, and retaliation. According to her legal representatives, they will proceed with a broader class action to address alleged failures to pay minimum … Read more

Revealing Texts Uncovered in Smartmatic vs. Fox News Case Highlight Tension Between Private Skepticism and Public Claims

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New York — New court filings in the ongoing defamation lawsuit by Smartmatic, a voting technology firm, against Fox News have unveiled a series of private messages exchanged among the network’s executives and personalities following the 2020 presidential election. These communications are critical in shedding light on how key figures within Fox News privately expressed doubts about election fraud claims that they subsequently broadcasted to their audience. The newly unsealed documents reveal a stark contrast between the internal skepticism voiced by several prominent hosts at Fox News and the public endorsement of unverified allegations surrounding … Read more