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Trump defamation suit against Murdoch, WSJ over Epstein letter dismissed with prejudice

Judge dismissed Trump’s defamation suit against Murdoch and WSJ with prejudice.

Context

What happened: A defamation suit by Trump against Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal over an Epstein letter was dismissed with prejudice, meaning Trump cannot file another amended version in district court. Trump's legal team said he plans to appeal. Why it matters: The dismissal with prejudice closes off an amended filing in district court, and Trump's legal team said he plans to appeal.

What changed

A defamation suit by Trump against Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal over an Epstein letter was dismissed with prejudice, meaning Trump cannot file another amended version in district court. Trump's legal team said he plans to appeal.

Why it matters

The dismissal with prejudice closes off an amended filing in district court, and Trump's legal team said he plans to appeal.

Sources

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