Fox Corporation’s Chief Legal Officer, Viet Dinh, is set to leave the company at the end of the year, according to sources. This departure comes on the heels of Fox’s hefty $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems in April.
Dinh, a former official in the George W. Bush White House, held significant power within Fox and will continue to serve as an advisor post-departure. However, there are rumors circulating within the company that Dinh may have provided flawed advice during the Dominion lawsuit.
The Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit shed light on a pattern of deceptive coverage by Fox News following the 2020 presidential election. Despite this, Dinh was reportedly insistent that Fox was on legally solid ground and even suggested taking the case to the Supreme Court.
While Fox has not yet announced a successor for Dinh, Lachlan Murdoch, the Chief Executive of Fox, expressed gratitude for Dinh’s contributions to the company. It remains to be seen how Fox will navigate legal challenges and counsel without Dinh’s expertise.
Dinh’s departure marks a notable change at Fox Corporation. As one of the top-ranking executives, his role played a crucial part in shaping the company’s legal strategy. With the Dominion settlement painting Fox in a negative light, it will be interesting to see how the network moves forward and addresses any reputational damage.
As Fox News continues to face scrutiny and legal battles, the departure of its Chief Legal Officer raises questions about the network’s future direction and its ability to effectively navigate contentious legal situations.
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