A Delaware judge has ruled that Smartmatic's $170 million defamation lawsuit against Newsmax will proceed to trial. The case involves claims that Newsmax aired false accusations about Smartmatic voting machines rigging the 2020 presidential election. The trial is set to begin on September 30, unless a settlement is reached beforehand. This decision represents a significant blow to Newsmax, which has faced multiple legal challenges over its coverage of the 2020 election. Smartmatic is a Florida-based company.