Trump threatened by judge with sanctions if he doesn’t sit for deposition in $10 billion BBC defamation suit

What happened: A judge threatened sanctions if President Donald Trump does not sit for a deposition in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a 2024 "Panorama" documentary that edited his Jan. Why it matters: The BBC filed a motion to compel the deposition, saying Trump's team reported no availability before discovery ends. The judge cited his lack of participation and set a hearing, while Trump's legal team accused the BBC of doctoring his speech. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

A judge threatened sanctions if President Donald Trump does not sit for a deposition in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a 2024 "Panorama" documentary that edited his Jan.

The BBC filed a motion to compel the deposition, saying Trump's team reported no availability before discovery ends. The judge cited his lack of participation and set a hearing, while Trump's legal team accused the BBC of doctoring his speech.