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The BBC also said it will aim to move the case to New York from Florida if the suit isn’t dismissed, because the claims relate to a documentary that BBC “did not create in Florida, produce in Florida, or air in Florida.”
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Moneycontrol•13-01-2026, 09:08

BBC Defends Documentary in Trump's $10 Billion Defamation Suit

  • •The BBC is defending itself against Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit over a documentary.
  • •The lawsuit centers on a misleadingly edited segment in a 2024 Panorama program that implied Trump called for violence before the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
  • •BBC Chairman Samir Shah acknowledged the misleading edit and issued apologies but rejected compensation demands.
  • •The BBC argues Trump's suit fails to meet the 'actual malice' standard required for public figures in defamation cases.
  • •The broadcaster plans to seek a transfer of the case from Florida to New York if it's not dismissed.

Why It Matters: BBC defends against Trump's $10 billion defamation suit, citing lack of 'actual malice' despite an edit.

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