Read the following article:https://www.npr.org/2021/02/04/964097006/election-tech-company-sues-fox-news-giuliani-and-others-for-2-7-billion(Links to an external site.)

This is an interesting take on the tort of defamation, with immediate impact on our culture.After reading the article, post at least one paragraph addressing the following questions, and post 2 SEPARATE PARAGRAPHS in response to the posts of others.Your separate paragraphs should be on DIFFERENT questions than the one you presented in your first paragraph. In addition, post at least one complete sentence in response to any comments or questions I submit in response to your posts.

What are the actual facts (related to the elements of defamation) that Smartmatic will have to allege to present a prima facie case?What actual facts would support any defense on the part of Fox News or the individual persons that are being sued?Without allowing your personal political views to color your analysis, what are the legal merits of Smartmatic's claims, or Fox News' defenses?What impact could a ruling in favor of Smartmatic have on defamation law in general?What impact could a ruling in favor of Fox News have?

The rubric I will use to grade this assignment is as follows:

4 - Initial paragraph

4 - Responsive paragraph 1

4 - Responsive paragraph 2

3 - Responses to my comments

Each paragraph will be graded on the following elements:

• Depth of analysis
• Originality
• Accuracy
• Grammar / spelling / style