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California Gov. Gavin Newsom sues Fox News for $787 million, alleging defamation
- Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, has initiated a $787 million defamation lawsuit against Fox News over its reporting on his June 7 phone conversation with President Donald Trump.
- The suit followed Fox host Jesse Watters airing an edited clip of Trump’s remarks that falsely claimed Newsom lied about the call and Trump’s troop deployment to Los Angeles.
- Newsom claims that Fox News intentionally edited footage and made false statements to misrepresent a phone call, aiming to damage his political reputation during protests following federal immigration raids in Los Angeles.
- Newsom argued that Fox News should be held accountable if it spreads falsehoods supporting Donald Trump, similar to how the network faced repercussions in the Dominion lawsuit.
- The lawsuit demands damages comparable to Fox News' $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems and requests that Fox issue retractions along with a public apology from Jesse Watters, with Newsom willing to dismiss the case if these conditions are met.
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