“Trump's $US10 billion BBC defamation case can proceed”
“Donald Trump is free to pursue a $US10 billion lawsuit against the BBC which alleges he was defamed in documentary shown before the 2024 presidential election.”
Key points from The West Australian
- US District Judge Jeffrey Kuntz allowed the defamation claim against the BBC to proceed.
- Judge dismissed Trump’s unfair trade practices claim against the broadcaster.
- The case concerns edited clips from a speech about January 6, 2021.
- BBC apologized for the edits but denies liability for defamation.
- The ruling leaves unresolved whether Trump can prove damages to his reputation.