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Libel and slander

Trump's Defamation Lawsuit Against New York Times Dismissed

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A federal judge in Florida has dealt a blow to President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, dismissing the case with a stern warning against the use of overly long and burdensome language in court filings. According to the ruling, Trump has 28 days to file an amended complaint, which must not exceed 40 pages in length. The lawsuit centered on a book and article written by Times reporters Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig that focused on Trump's finances and his pre-presidency stint on television's The Apprentice series.

Key Takeaways:

  • US District Judge Steven Merryday dismissed President Trump's $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, citing overly long and burdensome language in the complaint.
  • The lawsuit named a book and article written by Times reporters Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig, which focused on Trump's finances and his pre-presidency role in television's The Apprentice series.
  • Trump alleged that the reporters "maliciously peddled the fact-free narrative" that Mark Burnett turned him into a celebrity, despite him already being a "mega-celebrity and an enormous success in business."
  • The lawsuit also attacked claims made by the reporters about Trump's early business dealings and his father, Fred.
  • Trump's amended complaint must not exceed 40 pages in length and must be filed within 28 days.

Statistics:

  • $15 billion: the amount Trump's defamation lawsuit against the New York Times sought in damages.
  • 28 days: the time frame given to Trump to file an amended complaint.
  • 40 pages: the maximum length of the amended complaint.

Sources:

  • [Judge Steven Merryday's four-page order, dated Friday, exact date not specified]
  • [New York Times, exact date not specified, article by Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig]

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