Judge Orders Trump Deposition in $10 Billion BBC Defamation Suit
A federal judge in Miami ordered Donald Trump to sit for a deposition by December 11th in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC.
Burlington Plattsburgh, VT, October 22, 2026 —
A federal judge in Miami has ordered Donald Trump to sit for a deposition by December 11 in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, according to the information provided.
The order sets a deadline for Trump’s deposition in the case. The summary does not specify the year associated with the December 11 deadline, when the order was issued, or the judge’s name. It also does not provide further details about the lawsuit, including the specific statements at issue or the BBC’s response.
A deposition is a formal step in a legal case in which a person gives testimony before trial. The information provided does not say what topics Trump will be asked about, whether other depositions have been scheduled, or what additional deadlines the court has set.
The summary identifies the claim as a defamation lawsuit brought by Trump against the BBC and places its stated value at $10 billion. It does not indicate whether the court has ruled on the merits of the claim, whether the BBC has admitted or denied any allegation, or what outcome Trump is seeking beyond the amount stated.
No further information was provided about the judge’s reasoning, the parties’ positions on the deposition, or what will happen after the testimony. The stated deadline is the only next procedural milestone included in the summary; it does not establish whether the deposition has taken place or whether the court has made any other rulings.
Story summarized from the original created by DAVID FISCHER, Associated Press on www.mychamplainvalley.com, see more information here.
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