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Trump Ordered To Sit For Deposition In BBC Defamation Lawsuit

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Judge orders Trump to sit for deposition in BBC defamation lawsuit, with deadline of Dec. 11. BBC seeks deposition before Dec. 18 discovery period ends.

Trump, who has avoided depositions, is required to sit for a deposition by Dec. 11 or face sanctions. BBC's attorneys want deposition before Dec. 18. Judge can extend trial schedule if needed.

BBC claims Trump's speech was edited to appear he incited violence. BBC apologized and resigned top executives. Trump claims defamation and deceptive practices. BBC denies claims.

Trump's lawyers argue Jack Smith lacks personal knowledge of case. BBC counters that Smith is most knowledgeable source on Jan. 6 events. Both sides await hearing on Smith's testimony.

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  1. npr — Trump must sit for a deposition in his BBC defamation lawsuit, judge rules ·
  2. the-hill — Ty Cobb predicts Trump will likely skip deposition, dismiss BBC lawsuit ·
  3. pbs-newshour — Judge orders Trump to sit for a deposition in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by Dec. 11 ·

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