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Trump handed deadline by judge to give interview under oath in BBC libel case

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Lester, N. (2026, October 23). Trump handed deadline by judge to give interview under oath in BBC libel case. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/donald-trump-bbc-florida-tim-davie-trump-b1301975.html

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Magistrate Judge Enjolique Lett set a deadline for former President Donald Trump to give an interview under oath by December 11 in response to a BBC libel case. The judge’s decision followed complaints from the BBC's legal team that Trump had delayed providing a pre-trial deposition, which is part of the process to disclose evidence. Judge Lett warned that failing to meet this deadline could result in dismissal of Trump’s lawsuit unless an extension beyond December 18 is granted.

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A U.S. judge ordered President Donald Trump to give a deposition under oath by December 11 in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over an episode of "Panorama" that edited together two sections of his speech before the January 6, 2021 riots at the Capitol. The documentary faced criticism for giving the impression that Trump encouraged violence. If Trump fails to comply with this deadline, he risks having his case dismissed. His legal team has previously delayed providing documents and is facing concerns over thoroughness in document collection. The BBC seeks to have the lawsuit dismissed, citing potential chilling effects on robust reporting. Trump's lawsuit alleges "deceptively doctoring" the speech, while the broadcaster has apologized for an editing error that created a misleading impression of his remarks. The case could proceed under either British or American law and may involve complex free speech arguments. Additionally, Trump faces another deadline to produce relevant records by November 23, with failure to comply risking further sanctions including dismissal. BBC chairman Samir Shah acknowledged the editing gave "the impression of a direct call for violent action," but maintains there was no intent to incite violence. Trump’s legal strategy and potential outcomes remain uncertain as pre-trial deadlines approach.

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Trump handed deadline by judge to give interview under oath in BBC libel case The order by Magistrate Judge Enjolique Lett followed complaints by the broadcaster’s legal team that the US president had delayed his pre-trial deposition. Lawyer Charles Tobin said that with two months left on the timetable to disclose evidence “we still haven’t been able to depose the plaintiff”. Mr Tobin said the president had actually been campaigning in Georgia, adding: “He was participating in party politics and prioritised that over sitting for the deposition.” Judge Lett said Mr Trump must sit for a deposition by December 11 or face having his legal action thrown out – unless the discovery period was extended past December 18. The documentary has faced criticism for giving the impression the US president had encouraged his supporters to storm the Capitol building on January 6 2021 after he lost the election to Joe Biden. BBC chairman Samir Shah apologised on behalf of the broadcaster over an “error of judgment” and accepted the editing of the programme gave “the impression of a direct call for violent action”. asserted

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However, the broadcaster is seeking to have the case thrown out, warning of the “chilling effect” it would have on “robust reporting on public figures and events”. asserted

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It has also challenged the jurisdiction of a Florida court to hear the case given the programme was never aired in the state or the US. asserted

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