BBC will aim to have Trump's $5bn defamation lawsuit thrown out
The BBC will seek to dismiss Donald Trump's $5 billion defamation lawsuit related to the editing of his January 6th speech in a Panorama documentary.Summary
The BBC is preparing to file a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Donald Trump alleging defamation over the editing of his January 6, 2021, speech in a Panorama documentary. Trump’s lawsuit, filed in a Florida court, claims the BBC violated trade practices laws and defamed him. The BBC will argue the Florida court lacks jurisdiction, the venue is improper, and Trump has failed to demonstrate a valid claim. They will also contend the program wasn’t aired in the US and didn’t cause Trump any actual damage, pointing to his re-election after the broadcast. The BBC previously apologized for the edit, which gave the “mistaken impression” Trump directly called for violent action, but denied liability. Internal criticism of the edit led to the resignations of the BBC’s director general and head of news. The BBC is also requesting a pause on evidence exchange until the motion to dismiss is decided, with a potential trial date set for 2027 if the case proceeds.
(Source：The Bbc)