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BBC asks court to dismiss Trump’s $10B defamation lawsuit Headline from FOX 5 DC
The BBC is asking a U.S. federal court to dismiss President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over the editing of a Jan. 6, 2021 speech.
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BBC to seek dismissal of Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over documentary editing his Jan 6 remarks ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Jan 12, 2026
Fox News's feed description The BBC will file a motion to dismiss the $10 billion lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump over its 2024 "Panorama" documentary that distorted his Jan. 6 remarks.
FOX 5 DC
BBC asks court to dismiss Trump’s $10B defamation lawsuit ↗ (opens FOX 5 DC) Published Jan 12, 2026
Same headline from 5 more outlets FOX 5 DC's feed description The BBC is asking a U.S. federal court to dismiss President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over the editing of a Jan. 6, 2021 speech.
NBC News
BBC seeks to have Trump's $10 billion lawsuit dismissed ↗ (opens NBC News) Published Jan 12, 2026
NBC News's feed description The BBC will file a motion to dismiss President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit over its editing of a speech that made it appear he had directed supporters to storm the U.S.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
The BBC seeks to dismiss Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit in a Florida court ↗ (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth) Published Jan 12, 2026
Same headline from 4 more outlets NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description The BBC will ask a judge to dismiss U.S. President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the broadcaster.
Newsweek
BBC reveals plan for Donald Trump's $10-billion lawsuit ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Jan 12, 2026
Newsweek's feed description In court documents, lawyers for the BBC said they will soon file a motion to dismiss the lawsuit.
The Columbian
The BBC seeks to dismiss Trump’s $10B defamation lawsuit in a Florida court ↗ (opens The Columbian) Published Jan 12, 2026
Same headline from 1 more outlet The Columbian's feed description LONDON — The BBC plans to ask a court to throw out U.S. President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the British broadcaster, court papers show.
CBS News
BBC to seek dismissal of Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit in Florida court ↗ (opens CBS News) Published Jan 12, 2026
CBS News's feed description British public broadcaster BBC wants a Florida court to throw out Trump's lawsuit, with lawyers arguing a lack of jurisdiction.
CNN
The BBC will ask for dismissal of Trump’s lawsuit over its January 6 documentary ↗ (opens CNN) Published Jan 12, 2026
CNN's feed description The BBC is taking steps to have Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against it dismissed, a court document showed.
New York Post
The BBC seeking to have Trump’s $10B defamation lawsuit thrown out ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Jan 12, 2026
New York Post's feed description The BBC plans to ask a court to throw out President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the British broadcaster over editing Trump's Jan. 6 speech in 2021.
WSVN Miami
The BBC seeks to dismiss Trump’s $10B defamation lawsuit in a Florida court - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports ↗ (opens WSVN Miami) Published Jan 12, 2026
WSVN Miami's feed description LONDON (AP) — The BBC will ask a court to throw out U.S. President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the British broadcaster, court papers show.Trump filed
The Guardian
BBC seeks dismissal of $10bn Trump lawsuit over Panorama ‘fight like hell’ clip ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Jan 12, 2026
The Guardian's feed description Broadcaster’s submission calls on Florida court to throw out defamation case where US president is suing over editing of 6 January 2021 speech
Variety
BBC to File Motion Seeking Dismissal of Trump’s $10 Billion Defamation Suit Over ‘Panorama’ Edit ↗ (opens Variety) Published Jan 12, 2026
Variety's feed description The BBC will file a motion to dismiss President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit.
The Guardian
Trump may have to disclose details about assets as part of BBC lawsuit ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Jan 12, 2026
The Guardian's feed description US president is suing for defamation over documentary that joined two parts of speech he made on 6 January 2021
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