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US judge rejects BBC bid to dismiss Trump defamation case.
The ruling is not a liability finding, and the judge dismisses Trump’s Florida consumer protection claim.
OriginalSourceCBS NewsUnited StatesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished11:07 UTCSourceCBS NewsUnited StatesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished11:07 UTC
“Judge denies motion to dismiss Trump's defamation case against BBC”
“A U.S. federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss President Trump’s defamation case against the BBC, allowing the case to proceed.”
Judge denies motion to dismiss Trump’s defamation case against BBC.
Key points
- Trump filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC in December 2025.
- The lawsuit centers on a Panorama documentary allegedly editing his Jan. 6 speech.
- The judge denied the BBC's motion to dismiss, allowing the case to proceed.
- Trump called the decision a huge victory on Truth Social, labeling BBC fake news.
- A deposition deadline was set for Trump with BBC lawyers by December 11.
Other reports
- SourceThe West AustralianAustraliaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The West AustralianSourceThe West AustralianAustraliaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The West Australian
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
“Judge allows Trump's $10bn defamation case against BBC to proceed”
- SourceMyJoyOnline.comLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at MyJoyOnline.comSourceMyJoyOnline.comLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at MyJoyOnline.com
“Judge allows Trump’s $10bn defamation case against BBC to proceed”
- SourceChannel News AsiaSingaporeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Channel News AsiaSourceChannel News AsiaSingaporeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Channel News Asia
“US judge says Trump’s US$10 billion BBC defamation case can proceed”
- SourceNDTVIndiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at NDTVSourceNDTVIndiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at NDTV
“US Judge Rejects BBC's Bid To Dismiss Trump's $5 Billion Defamation Suit”
- SourceThe Daily StarBangladeshLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Daily StarSourceThe Daily StarBangladeshLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Daily Star
- SourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of IndiaSourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of India
“Trump claims 'huge victory' as judge allows $10b BBC defamation lawsuit to proceed”
- SourceSky NewsUnited KingdomOwner: Sky GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Sky NewsSourceSky NewsUnited KingdomOwner: Sky GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Sky News
- SourceIrish IndependentIrelandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Irish IndependentSourceIrish IndependentIrelandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Irish Independent
“Florida court rules Donald Trump’s defamation case against BBC can go ahead”
- SourceTheJournal.ieIrelandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at TheJournal.ieSourceTheJournal.ieIrelandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at TheJournal.ie
“Florida court rules Donald Trump’s defamation case against BBC can proceed”
- SourceEgypt IndependentEgyptLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Egypt IndependentSourceEgypt IndependentEgyptLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Egypt Independent
“Trump’s $10B defamation lawsuit against BBC survives bid to dismiss it”
- SourceBangkok PostThailandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Bangkok PostSourceBangkok PostThailandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Bangkok Post
- SourceDhaka TribuneBangladeshLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Dhaka TribuneSourceDhaka TribuneBangladeshLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Dhaka Tribune
- SourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Hindustan TimesSourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Hindustan Times
“US court rejects BBC plea to dismiss Trump’s defamation lawsuit”
- SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning PostSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
- SourceFox NewsUnited StatesOwner: Fox CorporationLeanRightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Fox NewsSourceFox NewsUnited StatesOwner: Fox CorporationLeanRightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Fox News
- SourceThe HillUnited StatesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The HillSourceThe HillUnited StatesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Hill
“Trump declares ‘huge victory’ after judge allows suit against BBC to proceed”
- SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesOwner: The New York Times CompanyLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York TimesSourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesOwner: The New York Times CompanyLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times
“Judge Allows Trump’s Defamation Lawsuit Against the BBC to Proceed”
- SourceThe Washington TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington TimesSourceThe Washington TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington Times
“Trump’s lawsuit over BBC’s ‘deceptive’ editing of his Jan. 6 remarks can advance, judge rules”
- SourceLos Angeles TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Los Angeles TimesSourceLos Angeles TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Los Angeles Times
“Judge allows Trump defamation case against BBC to proceed but tosses one claim”
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarOwner: Al Jazeera Media NetworkLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarOwner: Al Jazeera Media NetworkLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
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5 5 US judge rejects BBC bid to dismiss Trump defamation case.
The ruling is not a liability finding, and the judge dismisses Trump’s Florida consumer protection claim.