BBC Seeks Dismissal of Trump's $10 Billion Lawsuit Over Edited January 6 Speech

The BBC is seeking dismissal of former US President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit filed in Florida, which alleges defamation and deceptive trade practices over a January 6, 2021, speech edited in a BBC Panorama documentary. The broadcaster argues the Florida court lacks jurisdiction, Trump cannot prove actual damages since he was re-elected after the documentary aired, and the documentary did not air in Florida. The BBC has apologized for the misleading edit but denies defamation, asserting Trump failed to show actual malice. The court is asked to stay discovery pending the dismissal motion.