Fox News is asking the court to dismiss California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s defamation lawsuit against the media giant over the date of a June phone call between the governor and President Donald Trump in its news reports.
The motion to strike the case was filed Aug. 5 and also asks the court to require the governor to pay Fox News’ attorneys’ fees.
According to Fox News, Newsom also allegedly sought to amend his original complaint, filed June 27 in the Superior Court of Delaware. His representative did not confirm the allegation.
“With Gov. Newsom facing possible payment of Fox’s attorney fees and political embarrassment, we’re not surprised he has told us he plans to amend his original complaint,” Fox News Media said in a statement provided to The Epoch Times on Aug. 7. “But no amendment will change that this case is a transparent publicity stunt and a colossal waste of the court’s time and resources.”…
Fox News Asks Judge to Dismiss Newsom’s Defamation Case
