Federal judge in Florida dismisses Trump's 15 billion dollar defamation lawsuit against The New York Times
In a significant ruling, U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday, a former appointee of President George H.W. Bush, has dismissed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump against The New York Times. The judge's order, which stated that a complaint is not for public relations or political rallies, but to follow the rules of procedure and maintain professionalism, was issued on Tuesday.
The lawsuit, which named Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig from The New York Times, focused on Trump's finances and his pre-presidency role in 'The Apprentice.' It also delved into an extensive list of Trump's other media appearances and named four Times journalists. The lawsuit attacked claims made by the Times reporters about Trump's early business dealings and his father, Fred.
The judge deemed the complaint as a political document rather than a serious legal filing, recognizing its lack of adherence to the rules of procedure. The lawsuit was criticized for being overly long and containing 'tedious and burdensome' language, a factor that contributed to its dismissal.
The New York Times had previously stated the lawsuit was meritless and an attempt to discourage independent reporting. Judge Merryday gave Trump 28 days to file an amended complaint that should not exceed 40 pages.
Trump's legal team plans to continue the lawsuit in accordance with the judge's direction on logistics. In addition to suing The New York Times, Trump also filed lawsuits against Peter Baker and Michael S. Schmidt, citing articles published by the newspaper.
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In the past, Trump has sued ABC News, CBS News' '60 Minutes,' The Wall Street Journal, and media mogul Rupert Murdoch, with some cases being settled out of court. The judge's quick ruling in the latest case is seen as a victory for freedom of the press.
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