I said weeks ago that the lawyers for Fox should be desperate to settle this case. They finally took my advice.
There were two points to the litigation: to punish Fox for knowingly telling lies in an effort to pander to the base and maintain ratings; and to defend the existing standard for defamation of public officials and public figures. The settlement accomplishes both. It is an unequivocal victory for the good guys.
Unfortunately, we will not be treated to the spectacle of a hardened litigation attorney cross-examining Tucker Carlson. Oh, well. It’s good enough.