Key takeaways:
- A Delaware Superior Court Judge has appointed an outside attorney to investigate Fox News and its parent company, Fox Corp., for withholding evidence in a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit.
- The special master appointed by Judge Davis will investigate whether Fox News lied to the court to withhold key evidence.
- The outcome of the investigation could have a major impact on the case, which is set to begin next week.
A Delaware Superior Court Judge has announced plans to appoint an outside attorney to investigate Fox News and its parent company, Fox Corp., for withholding evidence in the $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems. Judge Eric Davis said he would appoint a so-called “special master” to investigate the matter and potentially issue further censure.
The lawsuit was filed in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, and Wednesday’s hearing was the latest development in Fox News’ efforts to fend off the case. During the hearing, lawyers for Dominion Voting Systems played recordings made by former Fox News producer Abby Grossberg during 2020, which were not handed over to Dominion’s lawyers during discovery.
Judge Davis expressed his exasperation and frustration with Fox’s attorneys, saying “This is very serious.” Grossberg has since sued Fox News and said her deposition was coerced.
The special master appointed by Judge Davis will investigate whether Fox News lied to the court to withhold key evidence. It is unclear when the investigation will begin or what the outcome will be.
The trial is set to begin next week, and the outcome of the investigation could have a major impact on the case. Fox News has yet to comment on the judge’s decision.
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