Trump's $14 billion lawsuit over Epstein birthday letter dismissed
Donald Trump's $14 billion defamation lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch regarding an article about an Epstein birthday letter was dismissed by a Florida judge.Summary
A Florida judge dismissed Donald Trump’s $14 billion defamation lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch, finding that Trump had not sufficiently demonstrated “actual malice” in the publication of an article concerning a birthday letter allegedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein. The article featured a sketch accompanying the letter, and Trump initially denied writing it, later claiming it never existed; however, a copy was released by the House Oversight Committee. Judge Darrin Gayles ruled the complaint did not meet the required legal standard, but allowed Trump until April 27th to file an amended lawsuit. This dismissal follows other defamation suits Trump has filed against media outlets, some of which were settled out of court. Trump’s relationship with Murdoch’s media empire, including Fox News and the New York Post, has been significant throughout his career.
(Source：9news)