Judge Orders Trump to Sit for Deposition in BBC Defamation Lawsuit
A federal judge in Miami ordered Donald Trump to sit for a deposition by December 11 in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC, following complaints about delays from the broadcaster's legal team.
Roanoke Lynchburg, VA, October 22, 2026 —
A federal judge in Miami has ordered Donald Trump to sit for a deposition by December 11 in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC. The order followed complaints about delays from the broadcaster’s legal team, according to the information provided.
The available summary does not identify the judge or specify the year of the December 11 deadline. It also does not detail the BBC legal team’s complaints, explain the reasons for the reported delays, or state when the deposition is expected to take place beyond the deadline set by the judge.
The summary describes the case as a defamation lawsuit brought by Trump against the BBC but provides no further information about the claims at issue, the broadcaster’s response, or the stage of the proceedings. It does not say whether the judge’s order addressed any other matters in the case.
The information provided also does not indicate whether Trump has responded to the order or what steps either side may take next. The stated deadline is the only specific timing detail available. Further details about the court proceedings, the parties’ positions and the circumstances surrounding the delay were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by DAVID FISCHER, Associated Press on www.wfxrtv.com, see more information here.
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