Trump in trouble? Judge issues tough ultimatum after $10 billion lawsuit

BBC's lawyers claim that Donald Trump is delaying a scheduled hearing, opting instead for a campaign event. Attorney Charles Tobin noted that despite an agreed hearing date of October 16, Trump canceled it citing a national significance issue, while actually campaigning in Georgia. Judge Enjolique Lett mandated Trump to attend the hearing by December 11, warning of potential sanctions if he fails. Trump's lawsuit against BBC, filed in December 2025, alleges defamation over edited footage aired before the 2024 elections, where he claims the edits misrepresented his comments regarding the Capitol riots. He seeks $10 billion in damages, which BBC has rejected despite issuing an apology.