BBC seeks dismissal of Trump’s $10bn lawsuit
The BBC is seeking to dismiss Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit alleging defamation over edited footage from a speech.Summary
The BBC is filing a motion to dismiss a $10 billion lawsuit brought by former US President Donald Trump, arguing the Florida court lacks jurisdiction and Trump cannot prove damages. The lawsuit stems from a BBC Panorama documentary that edited a January 6, 2021, speech, making it appear Trump directed supporters to storm the US Capitol. Trump alleges the BBC defamed him by splicing together sections of the speech, omitting his call for peaceful protest. The BBC has apologized for the editing but intends to defend the case, asserting Trump cannot demonstrate “actual malice.” They also request a stay on the discovery phase, citing unnecessary burdens and costs if the dismissal motion is granted. The BBC is funded by a mandatory television license fee and maintains that Trump’s claim of vague harm to his professional interests is insufficient to warrant damages.
(Source：Timeslive)