Overview
- President Trump said filings are being prepared in Florida this week seeking between $1 billion and $5 billion over a Panorama edit of his Jan. 6, 2021 remarks.
- The BBC acknowledged the edit created a mistaken impression and issued a personal apology to Trump but told his lawyers it sees no legal basis for a claim.
- BBC lawyers argue the documentary was not aired in the United States and was geo‑blocked on iPlayer, contend there was no malice, and say reputational harm is not overwhelming.
- Director‑General Tim Davie and BBC News chief Deborah Turness resigned, and chairman Samir Shah sent a personal apology as internal scrutiny continues.
- UK politicians and former BBC figures urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the broadcaster to resist any payout, warning licence‑fee payers could be exposed.