Judge directs Trump to sit for deposition in his $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC
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Key Points:
- A federal judge in Florida ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC by December 11, or risk dismissal of the case.
- The order followed complaints from the BBC that Trump was stalling, having canceled a scheduled deposition on October 16 citing a "matter of national importance," which was later revealed to be a political rally and fundraiser.
- Trump sued the BBC last year, alleging the network aired a false and defamatory documentary that edited his January 6, 2021, speech ahead of the Capitol riot.
- The BBC acknowledged editing the speech but denies defaming Trump or causing him any harm.
- The White House deferred comment to Trump's legal team, which has not yet responded.
