1 year ago
Smartmatic Filing Reveals Pirro's Election Involvement
A company called Smartmatic is suing Fox News because they think Fox News helped spread false claims that Smartmatic rigged the 2020 election.
New documents show that Jeanine Pirro, a Fox News host, supported Trump and wanted her ex-husband pardoned.
These documents also show how upset Pirro and other hosts were when Fox News wouldn't let them talk about election fraud.
Fox News says Smartmatic's claims are exaggerated and that they were just reporting on a big news story.
The lawsuit involves claims of false statements and significant financial damages, with Fox News defending its coverage and the public's right to know.
Smartmatic's lawsuit against Fox News revealed Jeanine Pirro's efforts to aid Donald Trump's 2020 election prospects and secure a pardon for her ex-husband.
Pirro texted Ronna McDaniel, expressing her hard work for Trump and the Republican Party.
Smartmatic's filing details Pirro's attempts to get a pardon for her ex-husband, Al Pirro, from Trump.
The filings also show texts between Pirro, Sean Hannity, and Maria Bartiromo concerning election coverage and censorship concerns.
Fox News is defending itself by questioning Smartmatic's damages claims and emphasizing the public interest of its coverage.
- Who
- Smartmatic is suing Fox News; Jeanine Pirro, Sean Hannity, and Maria Bartiromo are implicated.
- What
- Smartmatic's lawsuit against Fox News revealed Jeanine Pirro's efforts to support Trump in 2020 and details on election coverage.
- Where
- The events and legal proceedings are focused on the United States.
- When
- The lawsuit involves events surrounding the 2020 presidential election.
- Why
- Smartmatic alleges defamation by Fox News, concerning the reporting of claims about the 2020 election.
Smartmatic
Fox News
Coverage Motives
Smartmatic
Fox News amplified false claims to damage Smartmatic’s reputation and business.
Fox News
Fox News was reporting an issue of national importance.
Damages
Smartmatic
Smartmatic’s reputation and business were badly damaged by Fox News coverage.
Fox News
Smartmatic’s business and reputation were already suffering before the election coverage.
Key facts
- Plaintiff
- Smartmatic
- Defendant
- Fox News
- Key Figure
- Jeanine Pirro
- Subject
- 2020 Election Coverage
- Allegation
- Defamation and False Claims
- Damages Claimed
- $2.7 Billion (Smartmatic)
- Settlement
- $787.5 Million (Dominion)
Quotes
Jeanine Pirro
Fox News host
“I was in the Oval with Hariri talking to POTUS. He storms in like he owns the place, throws his papers on the Pres desk and says, you don’t mind if I use your private bathroom, and walks into bathroom within Oval and uses it. Looks at me and says, I got to talk to him. Ie, you go. It’s all abt him, period. No one else matters.”
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“I work so hard for the party across the country… I’m the # 1 watched show on all news cable all weekend. I work so hard for the President and party…”
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Maria Bartiromo
Fox News host
“I am very worried. Please please please overturn this. Bring the evidence. I know you can. Talk Thursday won’t keep bugging you. I know you are drowning in info.”
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“I’m so worried. I will get these people on. I’m not sure I can do any more ghosn [sic] I’m doing. I am fighting hard.”
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