US EditionTrump Seeks Quick Deposition of Murdoch in Defamation Suit
UNITED STATES, JUL 27 – President Trump seeks expedited deposition of Rupert Murdoch in $10 billion defamation suit over Wall Street Journal's report on a 2003 letter to Jeffrey Epstein, citing Murdoch's age and health.
- In a defamation lawsuit, President Donald Trump filed on July 18 against the Wall Street Journal, Rupert Murdoch, and reporters over a report about a letter to Jeffrey Epstein.
- The Wall Street Journal published an article alleging Trump sent a 'bawdy' birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein, including a naked woman drawing, according to reports.
- Amid Murdoch’s advanced age, his team moved to have Judge Darrin Gayles expedite Murdoch's deposition, with a response due by Aug. 4.
- Legal experts say the Wall Street Journal must meet the 'actual malice' standard, making Trump’s defamation claim difficult, Journal spokesperson said, `We have full confidence in our reporting.`
- Media analysis suggests WSJ reporters may continue scrutinizing Trump amid ongoing media pressure, as Makuch and Ongweso observed.
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Trump seeks Rupert Murdoch’s deposition in defamation suit over Epstein letter story
Donald Trump has asked a US court to order Rupert Murdoch to sit for a deposition within 15 days as part of his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal. Trump alleges the article by the news outlet falsely claimed he signed a sexually suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein.
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