BBC to ask US court to dismiss Trump defamation lawsuit
The BBC will seek to dismiss Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit over a controversially edited video.Summary
The BBC is preparing to request a U.S. court to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by Donald Trump, who is seeking $10 billion in damages. Trump alleges defamation and violation of trade practices law stemming from a BBC Panorama program that aired excerpts from his January 6, 2021, speech, which appeared to show him encouraging supporters to attack the U.S. Capitol. The BBC’s lawyers will argue a lack of personal jurisdiction and claim Trump cannot prove legally recognizable harm, noting his re-election and improved performance in Florida after the broadcast. Despite a previous apology from BBC Chairman Samir Shah, the broadcaster remains determined to contest the lawsuit. The case has reportedly led to the resignations of Director General Tim Davie and Head of Media Deborah Turness, and follows Trump’s history of legal action against U.S. media organizations.
(Source：Protothema)