Fox News has requested sanctions against Smartmatic for allegedly deleting mobile messages that could undermine its defamation case of $2.7 billion. Smartmatic’s founder Antonio Mugica is accused of ordering the deletion of critical WhatsApp messages just before filing their lawsuit in 2021, impacting claims regarding damages.
Fox claims that the deletion of evidence limits its ability to challenge Smartmatic’s financial claims, which the company disputes, calling Fox’s actions retaliatory.
Both companies are engaged in legal motions, with Fox aiming to limit Smartmatic’s damage claims over alleged evidence spoliation and financial struggles before the 2020 election.
