Fox Corporation controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Murdoch family trust and voting-rights dispute
A Nevada probate case examined an effort to change voting arrangements in the irrevocable Murdoch family trust. The dispute had potential implications for control of Fox Corporation and related family media assets. The court reportedly rejected the proposed modification and found that the petitioners had acted in bad faith.
2021
New York City Human Rights Commission fines Fox Corporation $1 million
Fine or penalty
The New York City Human Rights Commission levied a $1 million fine against Fox Corporation over past violations of employees’ rights. The article says the fine reflects a maximum civil penalty for each violation.
Source excerpt
The Daily Beast notes that the network has “effectively admitted to ongoing misconduct that includes sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation against victimized employees.”
2021
Smartmatic files defamation suit against Fox entities
Lawsuit filed
Smartmatic filed a $2.7 billion defamation suit against Fox Corp., Fox News Network, three Fox News hosts, Rudy Giuliani, and Sidney Powell. The complaint alleges that Fox News reports stated or implied that Smartmatic had stolen the election and that its technology was used in six states; the article reports that Smartmatic said it provided election technology and software only in Los Angeles County, California.
Company response
Denial — Fox News
We are proud of our 2020 election coverage and will vigorously defend this meritless lawsuit in court
Source excerpt
The complaint filed in New York State Court names the Rupert Murdoch-owned Fox Corp., the Fox News Network and Fox hosts Maria Bartiromo, Lou Dobbs and Jeanine Pirro as defendants.
Fox News broadcast 13 reports stating and implying Smartmatic had stolen the election and that its technology was used in six states where the results were in dispute, the complaint said.
Voting technology maker Smartmatic filed a $2.7 billion (about R40bn) defamation suit on Thursday against three Fox News hosts and Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani for promoting false claims that the company was involved in fraud in the November presidential election.