Good point. Everyone keeps saying but discovery. I’m sure Dominion has very capable lawyers who already thought that through.
DC law states these things must be proven to show defamation.
the defendant made a false and defamatory statement concerning the plaintiff;
the defendant published the statement without privilege to a third party;
the defendant's fault in publishing the statement amounted to at least negligence; and
either the statement was actionable as a matter of law irrespective of special harm or its publication caused the plaintiff special harm.
Number 1 I think is the big question right now. We’re those statements actually false? How does Dominion prove they are false? They only have to prove that it wasn’t Dominion that changes the votes. I don’t think they have to prove who did.
Also regarding discovery, why would we believe the judge will allow certain things as discoverable. Dominion can object to discovery requests. The judge may and probably will side with Dominion. This lawsuit was filed in DC! The more I think about it, the more I think this does not look good for Powell, Giuliani or anyone else Dominion sues.
Good point. Everyone keeps saying but discovery. I’m sure Dominion has very capable lawyers who already thought that through. DC law states these things must be proven to show defamation.
Number 1 I think is the big question right now. We’re those statements actually false? How does Dominion prove they are false? They only have to prove that it wasn’t Dominion that changes the votes. I don’t think they have to prove who did. Also regarding discovery, why would we believe the judge will allow certain things as discoverable. Dominion can object to discovery requests. The judge may and probably will side with Dominion. This lawsuit was filed in DC! The more I think about it, the more I think this does not look good for Powell, Giuliani or anyone else Dominion sues.
Giuliani took down the mob, neither him no Powell would be rookie enough to make claims they knew couldn't be proven in court.
This defamation is suit is likely relying on the corruption of the courts, rather than the merits of the suit,