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BBC Pursuing Subpoenas of Trump Family in Jan. 6 Speech Case

The BBC is seeking court permission to subpoena President Donald Trump’s family members over their knowledge of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech, as the broadcaster fights a $10 billion defamation lawsuit brought by Trump.

BBC Pursuing Subpoenas of Trump Family in Jan. 6 Speech Case

TL;DR

  • The BBC is seeking court permission to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner.
  • The subpoenas are related to their knowledge of Donald Trump's Jan. 6, 2021, speech.
  • The BBC is currently defending a $10 billion defamation lawsuit brought by Trump.
  • The lawsuit stems from a BBC documentary that allegedly edited Trump's speech to portray him as endorsing violence.
  • The BBC has apologized for the editing but contests that it provides grounds for defamation.

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