New York Times Escapes $15 Billion Lawsuit Brought by Trump
In a recent turn of events, Judge Steven D. Merryday in Florida has dismissed Donald Trump's intention to sue The New York Times for defamation. This decision comes after Trump filed a lawsuit on Wednesday, alleging large-scale defamation and libel against the newspaper.
The lawsuit, which is part of a series of legal actions against media outlets, claims that The New York Times' coverage damaged Trump's image and his presidential candidacy, similar to a previous lawsuit. The allegations are based on several articles and a book published in 2024.
The court documents state that the complaint was "decidedly improper and inadmissible." The judge also criticized the political tone of the complaint. The rejection marks the second time Trump's lawsuit against The New York Times has been dismissed, with the previous case leading to Trump paying $400,000 to The New York Times and three of its journalists for legal fees.
The New York Times has defended its coverage, considering the complaint "baseless." In response, the newspaper has stated it has no reason to correct the articles in question. Penguin Random House, the publisher of the book at the heart of the lawsuit, has also denied that its book makes any defamation.
Trump has been given 28 days to present a revised and limited version of the complaint, which should be no more than 40 pages, less than half of the current 85 pages. However, the name of the lawyer who prepared the revised complaint is not explicitly mentioned in the search results.
The Inter-American Press Society (SIP) and other advocates for press freedom have expressed concern over these lawsuits. They believe these lawsuits are a threat to freedom of the press and could potentially violate First Amendment principles. The SIP also considers these lawsuits as tactics to intimidate independent journalism.
The New York Times is not the only media outlet facing legal action from Trump. Previously, Trump sued The New York Times over articles about his finances and taxes, published in 2018. The outcome of these legal battles remains to be seen.
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