LONDON (AP) — A U.S. judge said President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC can go to trial in 2027. Judge Roy K. Altman of the federal court for the Southern District of Florida rejected an attempt by Britain’s national broadcaster to delay proceedings, setting a February 2027 trial date. Trump filed a lawsuit in December over the way the BBC edited a speech he gave on Jan. 6, 2021, claiming $5 billion for defamation and an additional $5 billion for unfair trade practices. The BBC's editing of Trump's speech in a documentary aired before the 2024 U.S. presidential election has been controversial, particularly as it blended quotes in a manner that appeared to incite action among his supporters before they stormed the U.S. Capitol. Despite the BBC apologizing for the edit, it firmly rejects Trump’s defamation claims. The case is anticipated to bring forward significant media scrutiny, particularly given its implications on free speech and media integrity.
Trump's $10 Billion Lawsuit Against BBC Set for 2027 Trial
A U.S. judge has ruled that President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the BBC over the editing of a speech will proceed to trial in February 2027.
In a significant legal decision, U.S. District Judge Roy K. Altman determined that Donald Trump's lawsuit seeking $10 billion in damages from the BBC will be heard in February 2027. The lawsuit stems from the BBC’s editing of his January 6, 2021, speech, which Trump claims led to defamation and unfair trade practices. Despite the BBC's apology for the edit, it maintains that no defamation occurred. The BBC plans to file for dismissal of the case on jurisdictional grounds, while the judge deemed their request for a delay in discovery unwarranted.
