Smartmatic's Defamation Lawsuit Against Newsmax Heads to Trial

Smartmatic's defamation lawsuit against Newsmax is headed to trial. The lawsuit pertains to Newsmax's reports alleging that Smartmatic was involved in conspiracies to steal the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Newsmax is appealing a decision to quash its attempt to subpoena a group of criminal defense attorneys in connection with the case.