Overview

• President Trump filed the $10 billion defamation suit in Florida in late July over a Wall Street Journal report linking his signature to an Epstein birthday letter.
• Court filings on August 5 reveal that Murdoch’s deposition and all discovery are on hold until a judge rules on the Journal’s motion to dismiss the case.
• If the dismissal motion fails, Murdoch must give an in-person deposition at a mutually agreed U.S. location within 30 days.
• The agreement requires Murdoch to submit a sworn declaration of his health within three days and provide regular updates on any material changes.
• Trump had pushed for an expedited deposition citing Murdoch’s advanced age, reported health issues and New York residency.