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Wilmington, Del. — This week’s blockbuster trial in Dominion Voting Systems defamation lawsuit against Fox News was delayed by 24 hours, reportedly due to ongoing settlement talks.
Superior Court Judge Eric Davis said in a statement late Sunday evening, just hours before opening arguments in the case were slated to begin, that he would delay the start of the trial by one day.
The delay comes as lawyers for both sides are set to meet Monday to discuss a last-minute deal to avoid trial, The reported, citing two people familiar with the talks.
The Wall Street Journal reported late Sunday Fox’s lawyers were making an 11th-hour push to strike a settlement deal.
A representative for Fox News did not immediately respond to a request for comment and a spokesperson for Dominion declined to comment on potential settlement talks.
