Coverage dated October 18, 2026 to October 19, 2026

Judge Warns Trump of Sanctions Over Conduct in BBC Lawsuit

Headline from Newsweek

A judge slammed President Trump for a “lack of participation” in his $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC.

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Reports & sources

3 articles, oldest first.

Just the News
Judge threatens Trump with sanctions for not making time for deposition in defamation suit he filed (opens Just the News)
Published Oct 18, 2026
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Trump has so far been too busy to sit for a deposition in the case, and his legal team has told the BBC that he "has no availability whatsoever" before the discovery period ends on Dec. 18.
Fox News
Trump threatened by judge with sanctions if he doesn’t sit for deposition in $10 billion BBC defamation suit (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 19, 2026
Fox News's feed description
The BBC filed a motion to compel Donald Trump's deposition in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit, and a magistrate judge now warns of sanctions.
Newsweek
Judge Warns Trump of Sanctions Over Conduct in BBC Lawsuit (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 19, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
A judge slammed President Trump for a “lack of participation” in his $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC.