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.”
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Published: 17 July 2026
Source: Fortune AI
Category: News
Topics: Environment
Retrieved: 18 July 2026
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