Benesch Partners Caitlin Kovacs and J. Erik Connolly were recently quoted in a Courthouse News article titled, "Fox News Loses Bid to Get Smartmatic Criminal Documents in Defamation Case." The article explores the latest development in Smartmatic's ongoing defamation lawsuit against Fox News.
Kovacs, representing Smartmatic, addressed Fox’s attempt to introduce criminal indictment documents, stating, "We’re still here because there’s merely an allegation which is probative of nothing." She emphasized that the indictment was irrelevant to the ongoing defamation case.
Connolly commented on the court’s decision to reject Fox’s motion, adding, "We are pleased the Court rejected Fox’s motion seeking discovery on an issue that has nothing to do with Fox’s conduct and the damage from the lies it spread about Smartmatic and its role in the 2020 election."
This marks a significant legal victory for Smartmatic as it continues to pursue accountability for the alleged harm caused by Fox News' reporting.
Read the full article here: Fox News loses bid to get Smartmatic criminal documents in defamation case | Courthouse News Service