Trump handed deadline by judge to give interview under oath in BBC libel case

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-23 · by Nick Lester

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Magistrate Judge Enjolique Lett set a deadline for former President Donald Trump to give an interview under oath by December 11 in response to a BBC libel case. The judge’s decision followed complaints from the BBC's legal team that Trump had delayed providing a pre-trial deposition, which is part of the process to disclose evidence. Judge Lett warned that failing to meet this deadline could result in dismissal of Trump’s lawsuit unless an extension beyond December 18 is granted.

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U.S. Magistrate Judge Enjolique Lett ordered Donald Trump to sit for a deposition by December 11 in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC, which seeks $10 billion over a documentary that allegedly misedited his speech from January 6, 2021. The order came after lawyers for the British broadcaster complained about delays; Trump canceled an October 16 deposition date, claiming it was a "matter of national importance," but he was reportedly campaigning in Georgia on that day. If Trump fails to appear by December 11 or does not extend the discovery period beyond December 18, he risks sanctions up to dismissal of his lawsuit. The BBC has apologized for the editing mistake but denies defaming Trump and is seeking to have the case dismissed.

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📰 Trump Ordered To Sit For Deposition In BBC Lawsuit

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“Both articles report on the same court order issued by Magistrate Judge Enjolique Lett, mandating Donald Trump to sit for a deposition in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC, with details about delays and complaints from both sides.”

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“Both articles describe the same court order by Magistrate Judge Enjolique Lett requiring Donald Trump to appear for deposition in his defamation case against the BBC, with identical complaints from the BBC's lawyer about delays.”

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The Hindu · 0.88 cosine similarity

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“Both articles report on the same judge ordering President Donald Trump to give a deposition in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by December 11, 2026.”

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Global News · 0.85 cosine similarity

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“Both articles describe the same court order by Magistrate Judge Enjolique Lett requiring Donald Trump to appear for a deposition in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by December 11, following complaints from the BBC's legal team.”

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“Both articles report on the same judge's order issued to Donald Trump regarding his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against BBC, specifying the deposition deadline.”

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“Both articles describe Trump being ordered to give an interview under oath in the BBC libel case on the same day, involving the same judge and legal team.”

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Trump handed deadline by judge to give interview under oath in BBC libel case The order by Magistrate Judge Enjolique Lett followed complaints by the broadcaster’s legal team that the US president had delayed his pre-trial deposition. Lawyer Charles Tobin said that with two months left on the timetable to disclose evidence “we still haven’t been able to depose the plaintiff”. Mr Tobin said the president had actually been campaigning in Georgia, adding: “He was participating in party politics and prioritised that over sitting for the deposition.” Judge Lett said Mr Trump must sit for a deposition by December 11 or face having his legal action thrown out – unless the discovery period was extended past December 18. The documentary has faced criticism for giving the impression the US president had encouraged his supporters to storm the Capitol building on January 6 2021 after he lost the election to Joe Biden. BBC chairman Samir Shah apologised on behalf of the broadcaster over an “error of judgment” and accepted the editing of the programme gave “the impression of a direct call for violent action”.

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🔮 However, the broadcaster is seeking to have the case thrown out, warning of the “chilling effect” it would have on “robust reporting on public figures and events”.

2026-10-23 · Evening Standard

Trump handed deadline by judge to give interview under oath in BBC libel case · assertive framing

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However, the broadcaster is seeking to have the case thrown out, warning of the “chilling effect” it would have on “robust reporting on public figures and events”. asserted

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It has also challenged the jurisdiction of a Florida court to hear the case given the programme was never aired in the state or the US. asserted

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