Trump's Legal Battle: The Quest to Depose Rupert Murdoch
US President Donald Trump's lawyers aim to rapidly debrief Rupert Murdoch over a $10 billion libel suit. The lawsuit involves a controversial article in The Wall Street Journal about Trump's alleged letter to Jeffrey Epstein. The urgency is attributed to Murdoch's advanced age and existing health problems.
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In a high-stakes legal move, lawyers for former US President Donald Trump have intensified efforts to question Rupert Murdoch, the nonagenarian media mogul behind News Corp, within a 15-day window. This action is part of Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal, an iconic publication under Murdoch's influence, The New York Times unveiled.
The legal wrangle centers on a contentious article published on July 17, alleging that Trump penned a provocative letter to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003, a claim Trump fervently refutes. Citing Murdoch's frail health, Trump's legal team emphasizes the necessity of his prompt deposition, pointing to an incident earlier in 2023, where Murdoch fainted at a breakfast meeting in London, as noted by The New York Times.
The court filing, presented in the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida, articulates Trump's demand for Murdoch to submit relevant documentation and testify on his involvement in the article's publication decision. Meanwhile, Dow Jones and News Corp, both sued by Trump, maintain confidence in their reporting strength. A representative for Murdoch remained out of reach for comments as the legal drama unfolds.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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