BBC asks Florida court to dismiss Trump’s US$10 billion lawsuit over January 6 speech edit

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 16, 2026 at 06:01 PM

BBC asks Florida court to dismiss Trump’s US$10 billion lawsuit over January 6 speech edit

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The BBC has requested a Florida court to dismiss a $10 billion lawsuit filed by Donald Trump concerning a documentary that allegedly misrepresented his January 6th speech. The BBC argues the documentary was never broadcast or streamed in Florida or the United States, challenging the court's jurisdiction. They also contend that Trump cannot prove the BBC intentionally misrepresented him. The BBC maintains they will strongly defend against the lawsuit, asserting that Trump has failed to provide plausible evidence of intentional misrepresentation. The request for dismissal was filed on Monday, March 17, 2026.

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