Judge Dismisses Trump's Multi-Billion Defamation Suit Against New York Times
A federal judge dismissed Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, criticizing it as unfocused and overly long. The complaint was deemed political rather than legal. Trump has 30 days for revision. His legal team plans a resubmission against The Times and its associates.
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In a significant legal development, a federal judge has dismissed the defamation lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump against The New York Times. Pointing out the flaws in the case, Judge Steven D Merryday labeled the 85-page complaint as overly long and unfocused, fundamentally failing to meet legal standards.
The judge issued a scathing critique, stating that the lawsuit violated the requirement for a 'short, plain, and direct' statement as per Rule 8 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Merryday remarked that the suit resembled a political statement more than a legal claim, giving Trump 30 days to amend and resubmit the case.
The initial complaint, seeking USD 15 billion, accused The Times of partisan bias and targeted its journalists as agents of the Democratic Party. The judge advised that future filings be concise and devoid of personal or political commentary to serve as legal arguments, not public relations devices.
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