Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the BBC over Panorama edit can proceed, judge rules

A US judge has allowed Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the BBC to proceed, reducing the claim from $10 billion to $5 billion by dismissing one of the two claims. The case revolves around the BBC's editing of Trump's speech on January 6, 2021, which he argues misrepresented his words to incite violence. The judge noted that the editing could imply a deliberate distortion of the speech. Trump celebrated the ruling as a significant victory, while the BBC expressed surprise but remains confident in its defense. Additionally, Trump has been ordered to testify by December 11, with potential sanctions if he fails to comply.