On the other hand, Smartmatic believes Newsmax reported the allegations knowing they were false.
Smartmatic did not provide any election machine software outside of Los Angeles during the cycle, Davis noted.
How long are we going to have to play along with election fraud?
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A trial is scheduled to begin on Sept. 30.
Read the Newsmax opinion.
Scholarly studies conducted by Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology found the Venezuelan election was compromised.
Smartmatic said that the employees indicted were placed on leave.
No voter fraud has been alleged and Smartmatic is not indicted, the company said.
Kelly responded, I believe her and I dont believe the critics and the naysayers.
Because quite frankly, they dont deserve credibility anymore.
Davis wrote, A jury could easily find that such a statement is not neutral or disinterested.
Ms. Robinson reported the affidavits were sworn when they were not, Davis wrote.
A reasonable jury could find Ms. Robinsons misstatement was material so the fair report privilege may not apply.
Trump is contesting the election.
and he believes the President has a right to have a recount or review of these votes.'
Erik Connolly, Smartmatics lead trial attorney, said in a statement, Todays ruling vindicates our position.
Newsmax must be held accountable to the fullest extent under law.
We look forward to going to trial and presenting our case.
Newsmax also noted that Davis cited Smartmatic controversies in Venezuela and the Philippines.
The DOJ alleged Smartmatic executives engaged in money laundering and allegedly bribed an election official, Newsmax said.
Smartmatic can hardly claim that Newsmaxs coverage harmed its reputation.
Davis also presided over Dominions defamation lawsuit against Fox News.
