Trial Set as Voting Machine Company Smartmatic Sues News Outlet Over 2020 Election Claims

Dover, Del. — In a significant legal clash stemming from the 2020 presidential elections, Smartmatic, an electronic voting machine manufacturer, has initiated legal action against conservative cable network Newsmax, based on allegations of the latter disseminating defamatory content which suggested vote tampering. The lawsuit now seems poised for courtroom proceedings after a Delaware judge indicated that various points of contention must be settled by a jury. Smartmatic, headquartered in Florida, has accused Newsmax and some of its contributors of spuriously implicating the company in electoral rigging, specifically alleging that its software was manipulated to switch … Read more

Tether Investor Takes Legal Action After Alleged Defamation by Prominent Media Outlet

MIAMI (AP) – A Tether shareholder has recently filed a lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), alleging defamation. The lawsuit accuses the renowned publication of publishing false and misleading information about Tether, a controversial cryptocurrency firm known for its stablecoin, which is widely used in the digital asset world. The shareholder, whose identity remains undisclosed, claims that the WSJ’s reporting caused significant harm to Tether’s reputation and resulted in financial losses for the shareholder. Tether has been involved in numerous controversies and legal issues in recent years, with critics expressing concerns over its lack … Read more