Judge orders Trump to give deposition in BBC lawsuit by December 11
A U.S. judge has ordered President Donald Trump to provide a deposition by December 11 in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC. The order follows complaints from the broadcaster that Trump has repeatedly avoided scheduled testimony.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing legal tensions between political figures and media organizations regarding editorial content and defamation claims.
Judge orders Trump to give deposition in BBC lawsuit by December 11 left President Donald Trump. File AP AP https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/lwr4l0/article71613502.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Trump_48934.jpg J. Scott Applewhite President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before walking to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Judge Enjolique Lett in Miami gave the order in response to complaints by the British broadcaster that Mr. Trump has refused to sit for a deposition, including canceling a previously agreed date of October 16 Miami A U.S. judge on Thursday (October 22, 2026) issued President Donald Trump a December 11 deadline to testify under oath in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC. Judge Enjolique Lett in Miami gave the order in response to complaints by the British broadcaster that Mr.
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