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BBC lawsuit: Channel plans to subpoena Trump family members

BBC lawsuit: Channel plans to subpoena Trump family members

Summary

The BBC is asking a court to require three of President Donald Trump’s family members to provide information for a $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by President Trump against the BBC. The family members are Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner, who lawyers say may know important facts for the case.

Key Facts

  • President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC.
  • The BBC wants the court to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner.
  • A subpoena is a legal order to provide information or appear in court.
  • The BBC says these family members have direct knowledge related to the lawsuit.
  • The request was made in a court filing on a Friday.
  • The lawsuit involves claims about false or damaging statements made by the BBC.
  • President Trump is currently serving his second term as U.S. President.
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