US judge orders Trump to sit for deposition in $10bn BBC lawsuit by Dec. 11
A US magistrate judge in Miami ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition by December 11 in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC. The case concerns a 2024 Panorama documentary that edited two sections of Trump's January 6, 2021 speech. Trump canceled an October 16 deposition, citing national importance while campaigning in Georgia. The BBC has apologized for the editing error, sought dismissal, and warned Trump could face sanctions, including dismissal, if he fails to comply.
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Judge Orders Trump to Sit for Deposition in BBC Defamation Lawsuit by Dec. 11
A US judge in Miami has ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition by December 11 in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC, according to multiple news reports. The ruling requires Trump to answer questions under oath in the case, which has been described as a $10 billion lawsuit. The AP, BBC, CBS News, and The Guardian all reported the judge's order. Separately, The New Republic reported that Trump is trying to ban Jack Smith testimony as the BBC lawsuit proceeds. The deposition deadline sets a firm date for Trump's sworn testimony in the high-stakes defamation action against the British broadcaster.
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A US judge in Miami has ordered Donald Trump to sit for a deposition in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, with the deposition required by December 11, according to CBS News. CNN reported that the judge insisted Trump must be deposed and warned the case could be tossed in a dispute over records. The Financial Times and The Guardian also reported the order for Trump to face BBC questioning. Salon.com reported that Trump's lawsuit against the BBC risks falling apart. The rulings stem from a legal fight over records in the case.
Read sourceJudge Orders Trump to Testify Under Oath in BBC Defamation Lawsuit
A US judge has ordered President Donald Trump to answer questions under oath in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by 11 December. Trump is suing over a Panorama episode that edited together two sections of his 6 January 2021 speech before the Capitol riot. BBC lawyer Charles Tobin told the court the plaintiff had not yet been deposed with two months left in discovery. Trump cancelled a 16 October deposition, citing "matters of national importance" while campaigning in Georgia, and his lawyers proposed 11-22 January for the interview, denying he is avoiding it. The lawsuit, filed in Florida, accuses the BBC of "intentionally, maliciously, and deceptively doctoring" the speech. The BBC apologised for the error, saying the broadcast gave the mistaken impression Trump made a direct call for violent action, and has asked the court to dismiss the case, arguing it does not meet defamation criteria and was not available in the US.
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Judge Orders Trump to Sit for Deposition in BBC Defamation Lawsuit
A federal judge has ordered President Trump to sit for a deposition by December 11 with attorneys for the BBC, which he is suing for $10 billion for defamation. U.S. Magistrate Judge Enjoliqué Lett ruled Thursday that Trump cannot delay answering questions from the BBC's lawyers. Trump had canceled a planned October 16 deposition citing a 'matter of national importance,' but BBC attorneys say he was campaigning in Georgia for the midterms that day. BBC attorney Charles Tobin said Trump 'prioritized' party politics over the deposition. If Trump does not attend before the deadline, he could face sanctions including dismissal of his case. Trump accuses the BBC of defaming him in a 2024 documentary about the January 6 Capitol insurrection, claiming deceptive editing made it appear he urged violence to overturn the 2020 election. The BBC denies the accusations. BBC attorneys are seeking testimony from former special counsel Jack Smith and have fought to subpoena Trump's children and finances.
Read sourceUS judge orders Trump to sit for deposition in $10bn BBC lawsuit by Dec. 11
A US judge has ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, according to multiple news outlets including The Guardian, CNN, AP News, BBC, and CBS News. The deposition must take place by December 11. CNN reported that the judge insisted Trump must be deposed and warned the lawsuit could be tossed amid a fight over records. The case concerns Trump's defamation claims against the BBC. The order sets a firm deadline for the deposition, with the judge emphasizing that failure to comply could result in dismissal of the lawsuit.
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