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Defamation Lawsuit by Trump Against BBC to Proceed
BBC · 14 hours ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
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A federal judge in Florida has ruled that Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the BBC may proceed while dismissing a secondary unfair trade practices claim.
- A federal judge in Florida ruled that former President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the BBC can proceed.
- Judge Jeffrey Kuntz dismissed a second count in the 10 billion dollar lawsuit alleging unfair trade practices under Florida state law.
- The lawsuit stems from a BBC Panorama documentary that edited together two segments of Trump's speeches prior to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
- Donald Trump described the judge's ruling as a big win in a post on Truth Social.
- A BBC spokesperson stated the organization is surprised by the decision, respects the court's authority, and remains confident in its position.
- The judge has not yet issued a final ruling on the merits or accuracy of the defamation claims.
- The BBC previously acknowledged the broadcast may have created a misleading impression that Trump was directly calling for violent action and offered an apology.
- A court ordered Trump to sit for a deposition and answer questions related to the lawsuit by early December.
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