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Trump's Defamation Lawsuit Against The New York Times Dismissed

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US President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against The New York Times has been dismissed by a federal judge in Florida. The lawsuit, which sought $1.5 billion in damages, was deemed too long and overly burdensome by US District Judge Steven Merryday. The judge ruled that Trump must file an amended complaint within 28 days, limiting the document to 40 pages.

Key Takeaways:

  • Judge Steven Merryday dismissed Trump's defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, citing the lengthy and burdensome nature of the complaint.
  • Trump's lawsuit, which sought $1.5 billion in damages, targeted articles and a book written by Times reporters Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig.
  • The lawsuit claimed the reporters maliciously peddled a fact-free narrative about Trump's finances and early business dealings.
  • Trump cited an article by Peter Baker, but the judge did not address its relevance to the case.
  • The judge gave Trump 28 days to file an amended complaint, which must not exceed 40 pages.
  • Trump's lawsuit named a book and several articles written by Times reporters, which focused on his finances, pre-presidency, and early business dealings.
  • Trump claimed that the writers "knew" he was already a celebrity and a successful businessman, despite their reporting to the contrary.
  • The lawsuit also attacked claims made about Trump's father, Fred, and his early business dealings.
  • The judge emphasized the importance of adhering to procedural rules and maintaining a professional tone in the lawsuit.

Statistics:

  • The lawsuit, which was dismissed, sought $1.5 billion in damages.
  • Trump has 28 days to file an amended complaint, which must not exceed 40 pages.
  • The original complaint was deemed overly long and burdensome.
  • The lawsuit targeted articles and a book written by Times reporters Russ Buettner, Susanne Craig, and Peter Baker.

Sources:

  • Fisher, M. (2023, February 24). Trump's $1.5 billion lawsuit against the New York Times is dismissed. Retrieved from
  • [No other sources mentioned in the original article]

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