BBC facing legal bill of millions as it vows to defend $10bn Trump defamation case
Trump’s $10bn defamation case leaves BBC facing huge legal bill
- Donald Trump has launched a $10bn defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a Panorama documentary.
- Trump's lawyers allege the programme, aired a week before the 2024 US election results, falsely and maliciously depicted him by editing a speech from 6 January 2021.
- The BBC has issued a defiant statement, confirming its intention to defend itself against the legal action.
- The lawsuit claims the BBC spliced two distinct clips to create the impression Trump instructed a crowd to 'walk down to the Capitol' and 'fight like hell'.
- Estimates for the BBC's defence costs vary significantly, from around $200,000 if struck out early, to potentially as much as $100 million if it proceeds to trial.