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October 22, 2026

Judge Orders Trump to Sit for Deposition by December 11 in BBC Defamation Case

  • U.S. Magistrate Judge Enjolique Lett has ordered Trump to sit for a deposition by December 11 in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC, amidst complaints of delays from the broadcaster.
  • The BBC's attorney highlighted that Trump had previously canceled a scheduled deposition on October 16, prioritizing campaign activities instead.
  • Failure to comply with the deposition order could lead to sanctions, including the dismissal of Trump's lawsuit, unless the discovery period is extended beyond December 18.

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