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Trump Files $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Over Obscene Epstein Letter

Marking an escalation in the dispute over the letter’s authenticity, the lawsuit has spurred Florida’s attorney general to seek declassification of Epstein grand jury transcripts.

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Overview

  • The Wall Street Journal revealed an album compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell containing a 2003 birthday letter attributed to President Trump that featured a hand-drawn silhouette and suggestive typed dialogue.
  • President Trump has denied writing or drawing the letter, calling the report “false” and threatening legal action against the newspaper.
  • On July 19, Trump filed a federal lawsuit in the Southern District of Florida seeking $10 billion in damages from the Wall Street Journal, News Corp and Rupert Murdoch for defamation and calumny.
  • Dow Jones, the parent company of the Wall Street Journal, has pledged to defend the accuracy of its reporting and vows to fight the lawsuit vigorously.
  • Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has filed motions to unseal Epstein grand jury testimony and indicated she is prepared to petition the court to declassify the transcripts.