Trump ordered to answer questions under oath in BBC lawsuit

What happened: A US judge ordered President Donald Trump to answer questions under oath in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by 11 December, unless the discovery period is extended. Key numbers: Deadline of 11 December; previous deposition cancelled 16 October; two months left in the discovery period; speech given 6 January 2021. Why it matters: The BBC's lawyer said the broadcaster has still not been able to depose the plaintiff. The BBC has asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing the programme does not meet the legal criteria for defamation and was not available in the US.

A US judge ordered President Donald Trump to answer questions under oath in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by 11 December, unless the discovery period is extended.

The BBC's lawyer said the broadcaster has still not been able to depose the plaintiff. The BBC has asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing the programme does not meet the legal criteria for defamation and was not available in the US.