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BBC Seeks To Subpoena Trump Children, Jared Kushner In Defamation Suit
Deadline • • nation
Key Points:
- The BBC is seeking to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner in its defense against a $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump.
- The broadcaster claims these individuals have “personal knowledge” of Trump’s intentions during his speech before the January 6th Capitol riots, which is central to the lawsuit.
- The BBC apologized for an editing error that wrongly suggested Trump directly called for violent action in the speech.
- Attempts to serve subpoenas in person have failed due to refusals at private residences and security checkpoints, prompting the BBC to request court permission to serve subpoenas via email and certified mail.
- A trial date for the defamation case is set for February 2027.
