Trump's Defamation Lawsuit Against New York Times Tossed Out by Judge

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President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the New York Times has been dismissed by a U.S. District Judge in Florida, Steven Merryday. The judge cited the lawsuit as overly long and replete with "tedious and burdensome language," giving Trump 28 days to refile. The new complaint cannot exceed 40 pages. This lawsuit is the latest in a series of defamation suits filed by Trump, following settlements with ABC News and CBS News' "60 Minutes." Trump's legal team plans to continue the lawsuit, despite the judge's criticism.

Key Takeaways:

  • The lawsuit was dismissed due to its excessive length and use of complicated language.
  • President Trump has been given 28 days to refile the complaint, with a maximum of 40 pages.
  • The lawsuit targets four New York Times journalists and cites a book and three articles published before the last election.
  • The lawsuit focuses on Trump's finances, his role in "The Apprentice," and media appearances.
  • Trump's legal team will continue with the lawsuit despite the judge's criticism.
  • The lawsuit names specific New York Times reporters, including Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig.
  • The lawsuit cites an article by Peter Baker titled "For Trump, a Lifetime of Scandals Heads Toward a Moment of Judgement," and another by Michael S. titled "As Election Nears, Kelly Warns Trump Would Rule Like a Dictator."

Statistics:

  • 28 days: the time frame given to President Trump to refile the defamation lawsuit.
  • 40 pages: the maximum number of pages allowed in the new complaint.
  • 4: the number of New York Times journalists named in the lawsuit.
  • 3: the number of articles published by New York Times reporters Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig.
  • $15 billion: the amount President Trump lost in his defamation lawsuit against the New York Times.