BBC asks court to subpoena Trump family members for defamation defense
Summary
The BBC has asked a Florida court to subpoena President Donald Trump’s family members to help defend against his $10 billion defamation lawsuit. The lawsuit concerns a BBC documentary that edited President Trump’s January 6, 2021, speech, and the BBC wants testimony and documents about events during the Capitol attack.Key Facts
- President Trump filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a 2024 documentary.
- The BBC asked a Florida court to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner.
- The subpoenas aim to get testimony and documents about January 6, 2021, and related events.
- The BBC says the family members have important information and records related to the claims.
- President Trump’s legal team accuses the BBC of abusing the legal process and trying to harass the family.
- The lawsuit centers on how the BBC edited two clips of President Trump’s speech before the Capitol attack.
- The BBC previously tried but failed to serve subpoenas to Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, and Donald Trump Jr.
- U.S. Congress documents show Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump were in the Oval Office while the president revised his January 6 speech.
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