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May 11, 2023

Dominion CEO defends high US defamation standard despite Fox News battle

He also explained why he settled the case even though he "couldn't wait" for opening statements.

By Bron Maher

Dominion CEO John Poulos, who has told the Sir Harry Summit he would not overturn the actual malice precedent for US media libel trials despite his recent experience suing Fox News.
Dominion Voting Systems CEO John Poulos testifying during a hearing before the US House Administration Committee on 9 January, 2020 in Washington, DC. The committee held a hearing 10 months ahead of the election about "2020 Election Security-Perspectives from Voting System Vendors and Experts." Picture: Alex Wong/Getty Images

The chief executive of Dominion Voting Systems has said the high threshold in the US for proving defamation by a media outlet should remain in place despite his experiences battling Fox News.

Speaking on Wednesday about his landmark libel settlement with Fox News, John Poulos also explained why his voting technology company ultimately decided not to bring the case to trial.

Fox and Dominion agreed to the $787.5m settlement immediately before a trial was due to begin. Dominion alleged Fox defamed the company by repeatedly airing false claims its voting machines artificially swung the 2020 presidential election for Joe Biden.

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