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Kevin O'Leary, Fox News sued for defamation over China data center claims

Kevin O'Leary and Fox News are facing a defamation lawsuit from two Utah-based political organizations, Alliance for a Better Utah and Elevate Strategies, along with their founders. The suit alleges that O'Leary falsely accused the organizations of being funded by and acting on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to oppose his proposed data center project in Utah. The plaintiffs claim these accusations have caused significant reputational damage, economic losses, and emotional distress. While O'Leary later issued a clarification on Instagram stating he had no evidence of CCP funding, the plaintiffs argue this was only after a legal demand and insufficient to repair the harm caused. AI

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Kevin O'Leary, Fox News sued for defamation over China data center claims

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez ·

    Kevin O’Leary claimed opposition to his Utah data center was fueled by Chinese money. Now he and Fox News are being sued for defamation

    Two organizations targeted by O’Leary say his comments caused “significant economic losses, severe emotional distress, and ongoing threats to their physical safety.”