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Federal judge dismisses Trump’s $15bn defamation lawsuit against NYT

Federal judge dismisses Trump’s $15bn defamation lawsuit against NYT

Summary

A federal judge in Florida dismissed Donald Trump's $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times. The judge said the lawsuit was too long and not clear enough and gave Trump 28 days to file a shorter version.

Key Facts

  • A Florida federal judge rejected Trump's defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.
  • Trump sued over a book and article about his finances and celebrity status.
  • The judge found the complaint was too long and filled with unnecessary language.
  • Trump has 28 days to submit a new complaint with a 40-page limit.
  • The lawsuit claims the reporters falsely portrayed Trump's celebrity status.
  • The complaint also focused on alleged false claims about Trump's early business and family.
  • The White House and Trump’s lawyers did not provide immediate comments on the dismissal.

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