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Murdoch to Provide Health Updates to Delay Deposition in Trump Defamation Suit

Proceedings are on hold pending a judge’s decision on dismissal motions, with Murdoch committed to detailed medical updates.

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Media mogul Rupert Murdoch looks on as President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he signs proclamations, initiatives and appointments inside the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on February 03, 2025.
Donald Trump is suing Rupert Murdoch over a Wall Street Journal article about the president's past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Overview

  • President Trump filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit on July 18 against Rupert Murdoch, News Corp., Dow Jones & Co. and two Wall Street Journal reporters over a July article alleging he sent Jeffrey Epstein a bawdy 2003 birthday letter.
  • A joint stipulation in the Southern District of Florida pauses all depositions and discovery until a judge rules on the defendants’ motions to dismiss.
  • Upon court approval, Murdoch must submit a sworn declaration of his current health within three calendar days and provide regularly scheduled updates thereafter.
  • The agreement establishes a mechanism for Murdoch to alert Trump’s legal team to any material change in his condition.
  • If Murdoch fails to meet the health-disclosure deadlines, an expedited deposition will be triggered, and if the motions to dismiss are denied, he must testify within 30 days of that ruling.