Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the BBC is set to go to trial in 2027, US judge says

Associated Press (AP)EN 2 min read 100% complete by Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]February 12, 2026 at 03:53 PM

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Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC is scheduled for trial in February 2027 in a U.S. federal court in Florida. The lawsuit, filed in December, concerns the BBC's editing of Trump's January 6, 2021 speech in the documentary "Trump: A Second Chance?". Trump alleges the BBC misrepresented his words, causing defamation and unfair trade practices, seeking $5 billion in damages for each claim. The BBC apologized for the edit but denies defamation. The judge rejected the BBC's request to delay the discovery process, which could require them to release internal communications related to their Trump coverage. The BBC plans to file a motion to dismiss the case, arguing the court lacks jurisdiction and Trump failed to state a claim.

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