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Trump files $5bn defamation lawsuit against BBC

US President Donald Trump has filed a $5bn (£3.7bn) lawsuit against the BBC over an edit of his 6 January 2021 speech in a Panorama documentary.

Trump accused the broadcaster of defamation and of violating a trade practices law, according to court documents filed in Florida. Trump's legal team accused the BBC of defaming him by "intentionally, maliciously, and deceptively doctoring his speech". The BBC has not yet responded to the lawsuit.

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  • The BBC has said it will defend itself against a $5bn (£3.7bn) lawsuit filed by US President Donald Trump over an edit of his 6 January 2021 speech in a Panorama documentary.

    Trump accused the broadcaster of defamation and of violating a trade practices law, according to court documents filed in Florida, external.

    The BBC apologised to him last month, but rejected his demands for compensation and disagreed there was a "basis for a defamation claim".

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