O'Leary Sued Over Chinese Agent Accusations | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

A fiery legal showdown is unfolding in Utah as local residents sue Kevin O’Leary and Fox News over accusations that O’Leary called them “Chinese agents” during a heated battle over his proposed data center. The lawsuit alleges defamation, claiming the remarks damaged their reputations — a serious charge in the world of business and local politics. O’Leary’s camp dismisses it as a “cash grab,” while Fox News says it has “corrected the record.” Despite the drama, construction on the data center continues — even after a county moratorium — turning this into a high-stakes legal and political…