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US President Donald Trump has been ordered by Magistrate Judge Enjolique Lett to provide documents to the BBC by November 23 or risk dismissal of his $10 billion defamation lawsuit. Trump must also compile a privilege log by November 5, after his legal team failed to submit one, raising concerns about the adequacy of the document search. The lawsuit stems from a 2024 Panorama episode about the January 6 Capitol riots, which Trump claims was defamatory due to edited footage of his speech. The BBC argues it would face extreme prejudice if Trump continues to delay discovery, and Judge Lett previously ruled Trump must give an under-oath deposition by December 11.
The BBC has acknowledged the editing gave "the impression of a direct call for violent action," leading to former director-general Tim Davie's resignation and an apology from chairman Samir Shah. The broadcaster is challenging the Florida court's jurisdiction, noting the programme was not aired in the US, and warns the case could have a chilling effect on press freedom.
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