The unusual racketeering lawsuit alleges that Fox News gave preferential treatment to a Black contender in the Georgia Republican primary, allowing him extended air time and permitting him to fundraise for his campaign. A White Georgia Republican has filed a lawsuit against Fox News, claiming that the conservative media network conspired to sabotage his primary bid to elect a Black Republican in his place. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Wayne Johnson, who finished third in the Republican primary for Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District, claims that Fox News and national-level G.O.P. Johnson claims that Fox News intentionally provided Hunt with a platform, permitting him repeated guest appearances on the network. However, the Journal-Constitution notes that Johnson had been a frequent Fox News guest and contributor even before the election.

Source: Fox News June 18, 2022 12:27 UTC