Federal Judge Declines to Dismiss Donald Trump’s Defamation Claim Against BBC
According to Deadline, U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Kuntz declined to dismiss Donald Trump’s defamation claim against the BBC. The BBC had argued that Trump lacked personal jurisdiction because the 'Panorama' documentary did not air in Florida, where the case was filed. In his ruling, Judge Kuntz noted that the BBC confirmed it had edited a video to make it appear as though Trump made a statement he never made. The report states that the BBC acknowledged releasing the documentary one week before the 2024 Presidential Election. The judge added that to ensure it was seen in Florida, the BBC emailed U.S. and Florida-based commenters with instructions on how to view the documentary.