A New York appeals court has ruled that Fox Corporation, led by Rupert Murdoch, must proceed to trial over a $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Smartmatic. The lawsuit centers on allegations that Fox News disseminated false information regarding the 2020 presidential election. Despite attempts by Fox to dismiss the case and remove itself from the lawsuit, the court has rejected these efforts, reaffirming that the allegations against the corporation must be addressed in court. This ongoing litigation highlights the challenges facing Fox and its leadership amidst mounting legal pressures and public scrutiny over their coverage of election-related matters.