Judge Orders Trump Deposition by Dec. 11 in $10 Billion BBC Lawsuit
A federal judge has ordered former President Donald Trump to be deposed by December 11 in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC.
Tucson, AZ, October 22, 2026 —
A federal judge has ordered former President Donald Trump to give a deposition by December 11 in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC. The order sets a deadline for Trump’s deposition in the case, according to the information available.
The details provided do not identify the date of the judge’s order, the court where the lawsuit is pending, or the specific statements at issue in the defamation claim. They also do not explain the judge’s reasoning or describe any other requirements included in the order.
The information does not state whether Trump has already been deposed, whether the BBC has responded to the order, or what further steps are scheduled in the litigation. It also does not provide details about the BBC’s position on the lawsuit or the evidence either side may present.
The $10 billion figure is the amount of damages identified in the lawsuit, not a reported award. No ruling on the merits of the defamation claim is described. The available account does not indicate whether the court has made any finding about the allegations.
The December 11 deadline is the only specific procedural date provided. Further details about the case, including the order’s terms and any subsequent developments, were not included in the available information.
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