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Rupert Murdoch predicted ‘riots like never before’ if 2020 US election was overturned

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch predicted 'riots like never before' if the 2020 US election results were overturned in favour of Donald Trump. Fox News is now being sued for $1.6bn in damages over false claims of voter fraud.

  • Rupert Murdoch predicted 'riots like never before' if the 2020 US election results were overturned in favour of Donald Trump.
  • Murdoch's comments were revealed in court filings in a defamation case against Fox News over false claims of voter fraud.
  • In an email exchange Murdoch said 'state legislators changing [results] sounds ridiculous'.
  • Dominion, a voting machine maker, is suing Fox News for $1.6bn in damages.
  • Documents showed Fox executives and hosts spoke directly with the White House to offer advice.
Rupert Murdoch predicted ‘riots like never before’ if 2020 US election was overturned
Media mogul’s comments part of latest filings in defamation case against Fox News over voting fraud claims

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