Fox spent many millions in lawyer fees and a lot of time fighting the Dominion suit. They ended it because they knew they were guilty and would lose. It is just that easy. They feared a jury giving a lot more money. This settlement keeps them from having to remind the viewers every day that they lied to them over and over for years. Dominion apparently was after the money rather than protecting free speech or punishing dishonest TV liars. Fox badly damaged Dominion's business and reputation. Money will not retrieve that.