Donald Trump has suffered a setback in his £7.5 billion defamation case against the BBC after a judge ruled the US president must turn over financial records sought by the broadcaster.
Mr Trump's legal team had attempted to block the move, claiming it was “premature, improper, and especially burdensome”. The US President is seeking substantial damages in a Florida court over the editing of a Panorama documentary from 2024 about the US Capitol riots.
Judge's ruling on disclosure
Ruling on the disclosure dispute, Judge Enjolique Lett granted the request by BBC lawyers for information from the Donald J Trump Revocable Trust, which holds the president’s business interests and assets and is managed by his eldest son. However, the judge’s decision can be appealed against.
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