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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ellie Ng

BBC to file motion to dismiss Trump’s $10bn lawsuit

The BBC is preparing to challenge the $10bn defamation lawsuit filed by US president Donald Trump, seeking to have the case dismissed, according to newly filed court documents.

The legal action stems from a Panorama programme broadcast in 2024, which faced criticism for allegedly giving the impression that Mr Trump had encouraged his supporters to storm the US Capitol building in 2021.

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