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Judge orders Trump to sit for deposition in BBC lawsuit by Dec. 11

A federal judge in Florida ordered President Trump to be deposed by BBC lawyers by Dec. 11 in his $10 billion defamation suit, or risk dismissal of the case.

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A federal judge in Florida ordered President Trump on Thursday to sit for a deposition with BBC lawyers by Dec. 11. The order applies to his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster. NBC News, The Guardian and Al Jazeera report that the suit could be dismissed if he does not comply.

The Hill, citing the Associated Press, says U.S. Magistrate Judge Enjoliqué Lett issued the ruling. The Guardian reports the judge also told Trump to cooperate with the discovery process, and that sanctions are possible if he does not.

The suit targets the BBC's 2024 "Panorama" documentary, according to Fox News. The Guardian says the program spliced together remarks Trump made at a rally on 6 January 2021, before the U.S. Capitol riot. The Hill says Trump claims the editing defamed him.

CNBC reports that Trump's lawyers had asked to hold the deposition between Jan. 11 and Jan. 22. The judge set an earlier deadline. PBS NewsHour says Trump filed the suit last December and has often avoided depositions.

The Guardian says the broadcast was not readily available to view in Florida. It says Trump's team argues he was personally harmed under Florida's Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

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  1. NBC NewsJudge directs President Trump to sit for deposition in his $10 billion lawsuit against the BBCThu, Oct 22, 11:53 AM EDT
  2. The GuardianUS judge orders Trump to sit for deposition in $10bn lawsuit against BBCThu, Oct 22, 11:57 AM EDT
  3. The HillJudge orders Trump to be deposed in his BBC defamation suitThu, Oct 22, 11:58 AM EDT
  4. NBC NewsTrump ordered to sit for deposition in BBC lawsuitThu, Oct 22, 12:20 PM EDT
  5. CNBCJudge orders Trump to sit for deposition in BBC defamation lawsuit by Dec. 11: ReportsThu, Oct 22, 12:24 PM EDT
  6. CBS NewsJudge says Trump must sit for deposition in BBC defamation lawsuitThu, Oct 22, 12:46 PM EDT
  7. PBS NewsHourJudge orders Trump to sit for a deposition in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by Dec. 11Thu, Oct 22, 1:40 PM EDT
  8. Al JazeeraTrump ordered to sit for deposition in BBC defamation lawsuitThu, Oct 22, 5:20 PM EDT
  9. Fox NewsJudge orders Trump to give deposition for his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against BBCThu, Oct 22, 6:16 PM EDT
  10. NPRTrump must sit for a deposition in his BBC defamation lawsuit, judge rulesFri, Oct 23, 4:41 AM EDT
  11. NPRMorning news briefFri, Oct 23, 4:44 AM EDT
  12. The HillTy Cobb predicts Trump will likely skip deposition, dismiss BBC lawsuitFri, Oct 23, 10:06 AM EDT

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Earlier versions (5)
  1. Thu, Oct 22, 5:35 PM EDT, 7 outlets: Judge orders Trump to sit for deposition in BBC lawsuit by Dec. 11
  2. Thu, Oct 22, 1:50 PM EDT, 6 outlets: Judge orders Trump to sit for deposition in BBC lawsuit by Dec. 11
  3. Thu, Oct 22, 1:00 PM EDT, 5 outlets: Judge orders Trump to be deposed in BBC lawsuit by Dec. 11
  4. Thu, Oct 22, 12:40 PM EDT, 4 outlets: Judge orders Trump to sit for deposition in BBC lawsuit by Dec. 11
  5. Thu, Oct 22, 12:20 PM EDT, 3 outlets: Judge orders Trump to be deposed in $10 billion BBC lawsuit by Dec. 11