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Trump Ordered to Sit for Deposition in BBC Defamation Lawsuit

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Judge orders President Trump to sit for deposition in defamation lawsuit against BBC by Dec. 11, as BBC seeks to secure evidence before trial.

Trump, who filed the $10B lawsuit last December, faces potential sanctions if he doesn't comply with the deposition order, which could impact the case's trajectory. BBC has denied Trump's defamation claims, while Trump's lawyers argue Jack Smith lacks personal knowledge of the case.

The BBC's attorneys insist Smith is the most authoritative source on Jan. 6 events, while Trump's side contends his testimony would be redundant given its public availability. Both sides await the judge's decision on scheduling the deposition or extending the discovery period.

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  1. npr — Trump must sit for a deposition in his BBC defamation lawsuit, judge rules ·
  2. pbs-newshour — Judge orders Trump to sit for a deposition in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by Dec. 11 ·
  3. le-monde — Trump ordered to sit for deposition in defamation lawsuit against the BBC ·

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