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Trump sues Murdoch for libel over Jeffrey Epstein letter story

Trump sues Murdoch for libel over Jeffrey Epstein letter story

Summary

Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal's parent company, its owner Rupert Murdoch, and two reporters. The lawsuit claims they published false information about a note Trump allegedly wrote to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. Trump denies writing the note and wants Rupert Murdoch to testify in court.

Key Facts

  • Trump filed the lawsuit in Miami against Dow Jones, News Corp, and Rupert Murdoch.
  • The lawsuit claims the Wall Street Journal's story is false and damaging.
  • Trump denies writing a note to Jeffrey Epstein and says the note is fake.
  • The note reportedly included a drawing and a joking message, but Trump disputes its authenticity.
  • Trump tried to stop the publication of the article before it came out.
  • The lawsuit also names the two reporters, Khadeeja Safdar and Joseph Palazzolo.
  • Trump has asked for certain government documents to be released, which could be a detailed legal process.

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