Federal judge orders Trump deposition in BBC defamation case
A U.S. magistrate judge ruled that President Trump must sit for a deposition in his lawsuit against the BBC before December 11.
Judge sets deposition deadline
U.S. Magistrate Judge Enjoliqué Lett issued the order according to reports from The Associated Press. Trump must allow BBC lawyers to question him by the specified date or risk facing sanctions.
Case involves documentary edits
The lawsuit centers on a documentary that President Trump claims defamed him through its editing style. The judge determined that his testimony is necessary for the proceedings to continue.
2 outlets, different leads
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The Hill
Judge orders Trump to be deposed in his BBC defamation suit
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NPR
Trump must sit for a deposition in his BBC defamation lawsuit, judge rules
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