Trump Files $10B Defamation Suit Against BBC for Jan 6 Speech Edit

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Trump Files $10B Defamation Suit Against BBC for Jan 6 Speech Edit
- •Donald Trump is suing the BBC for $10 billion over an edited clip of his January 6, 2021 speech.
- •The lawsuit alleges defamation and violations of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.
- •Trump claims the BBC's "Panorama" documentary deceptively edited his speech to make it appear he urged supporters to attack the Capitol.
- •The BBC chairman apologized for the error, but the corporation denies defamation, despite internal turmoil and resignations.
- •Trump's legal team asserts the BBC intentionally doctored the speech to interfere with the 2024 Presidential Election.
Why It Matters: This lawsuit questions media integrity and its influence on elections.
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