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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade

BBC petitions U.S. court to compel testimony from Trump family in $10 billion defamation lawsuit

The BBC has filed a request with a U.S. court seeking to obtain documents and testimony from members of Donald Trump's family. This action is part of the legal discovery process related to a $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by the former President against the broadcaster.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of this request determines whether family members of a former U.S. President must provide evidence in a high-stakes international case involving a $10 billion claim.

Key Facts

  • The BBC is seeking legal assistance from a U.S. court to compel testimony and document production.
  • The request involves members of Donald Trump's family.
  • The underlying legal action is a $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against the BBC.
  • The filing is part of the discovery phase of the ongoing litigation.

Who's Mentioned

personRoy Altman“U.S. District Judge presiding over the case”personJared Kushner“Subject of requested subpoena”organizationBBC“Defendant in the defamation lawsuit”personDonald Trump, Jr.“Subject of requested subpoena”personIvanka Trump“Subject of requested subpoena”personDonald Trump“Plaintiff in the $10 billion defamation lawsuit”