Trump Sues BBC for $5 Billion Over Alleged Fabrication of Jan. 6 Remarks

Overview

• A court filing in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida alleges a BBC Panorama film falsely portrayed President Trump’s January 2021 speech.
• The lawsuit seeks at least $5 billion in damages and requests a jury trial, according to the document cited by RIA Novosti.
• Trump also demands an additional $5 billion under Florida’s law on deceptive and unfair trade practices.
• Earlier remarks at the White House accused the broadcaster of putting words in his mouth and suggested the use of artificial intelligence or similar technology.
• The articles report that the BBC sent an apology letter but declined compensation, and that Director-General Tim Davie and executive Deborah Turness resigned on November 9 after criticism tied to the program.