Lawsuit Initiated by Trump Against New York Times Dismissed by Judge as 'Redundant and Overbearing'
In a recent ruling, Judge Steven D. Merryday has dismissed President Trump's $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times. The suit, which was also filed against several of its reporters and the publisher of the book "Lucky Loser," was deemed too lengthy and detailed by the judge.
The judge's decision came in response to a complaint about reporting regarding President Trump's finances and business career. The complaint, spanning 85 pages, extensively quoted from the reporting and accused the reporters of failing to acknowledge Trump's positive traits. However, the judge found many of these allegations to be repetitive and superfluous.
Judge Merryday referred to the suit as "tedious and burdensome," stating that it exceeded the outer bound of expressive latitude for lawyers. He called out several statements in the complaint as unnecessary to make the president's case.
The New York Times spokesperson welcomed the judge's decision, stating that the complaint was recognized as a political document rather than a serious legal filing. In response, Trump's spokesperson indicated that Trump will refile in compliance with the judge's order. They also stated that Trump will continue to hold the Fake News accountable through this powerhouse lawsuit.
The complaint contained allegations of two counts of defamation. It included a laudatory account of Trump's business and political career, but the judge found that these positive portrayals did not offset the defamatory statements.
The judge's ruling indicated that the action will begin, continue, and end in accord with the rules of procedure. He gave Trump's lawyers 28 days to refile the complaint, with the amended complaint not exceeding 40 pages.
The New York Times said it appreciated the judge's decision, expressing relief that the case had been dismissed. This dismissal marks a significant setback for Trump in his ongoing legal battles against media outlets.
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