Trump's Legal Firestorm: $15 Billion Defamation Suit Targets Major Media Outlets
Former President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times and Penguin Random House, accusing them of publishing false information that harmed his business and personal reputation. The case is part of a broader series of legal actions Trump has taken against major media organizations during his second term.
In a significant legal move, Donald Trump has launched a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times and Penguin Random House. The action accuses both entities of spreading misinformation designed to damage Trump's reputation and electoral prospects in the 2024 Presidential race.
The lawsuit specifically targets a book authored by two New York Times reporters and several articles published by the Times, which Trump claims were malicious and defamatory. Despite the complexities of defamation laws in the U.S., which necessitate proving intentional falsehood, Trump persists in his legal battles against the media.
This suit is the latest in a series of high-profile legal challenges Trump has mounted against media giants, including prior lawsuits against the Wall Street Journal and settlements with CBS and ABC News over similar grievances.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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