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BBC asks Florida court to authorize subpoenas for Trump family members in defamation suit
cbsnews.com • • nation
Key Points:
- The BBC has requested a Florida court to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner as part of its defense against President Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit related to a 2024 Panorama documentary.
- The subpoenas aim to compel testimony and documentation regarding events on January 6, 2021, with the BBC arguing these individuals have relevant knowledge and records about the claims against the broadcaster.
- Trump's legal team accused the BBC of using the subpoena process to harass the president, his family, and supporters, calling it a distraction from the BBC's alleged liability.
- The lawsuit centers on the BBC's editing of Trump's speech before the Capitol attack, which Trump claims was maliciously altered to suggest he incited violence, while the BBC maintains the edit does not justify a defamation claim.
- Previous attempts by the BBC to serve subpoenas to Trump's family members were unsuccessful due to resistance from law enforcement, the Secret Service, and building staff, prompting the current court request for authorization.
