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Donald Trump sues BBC for up to $10bn over edit of January 6 speech

Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC, seeking up to $10 billion in damages over what he claims was a deceptive edit of his January 6, 2021 speech in a Panorama documentary. The BBC acknowledged an 'error of judgement' in their editing but has rejected Trump's defamation claims and demands for compensation.

Donald Trump sues BBC for up to $10bn over edit of January 6 speech

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Key Highlights

  • Trump's lawsuit is filed in Florida and claims defamation and violation of trade practices law.
  • He is seeking $5 billion in damages for each of the two claims made.
  • The BBC apologized for the editing error but disagrees there is a basis for defamation.
  • Trump's legal team accuses the BBC of maliciously doctoring his speech.
  • The lawsuit comes just before the 2024 Presidential Election.
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Sources

  1. Trump sues BBC for defamation over Panorama speech edit
  2. Donald Trump sues BBC for up to $10bn over edit of January 6 speech
  3. Trump Files $10 Billion Suit Over BBC Documentary
  4. Trump Doesn’t TACO For Once; POTUS Actually Sues BBC For $5 Billion Over “Brazen” Edit Of Jan. 6 Documentary

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