Trump's Defamation Lawsuit Valued at $15 Billion Against the New York Times Dismissed by the Judge
In a recent development, President Donald Trump's $15 billion defamation case against The New York Times has been dismissed. The ruling was made by Judge Steven Merryday from Tampa, Florida.
The lawsuit, which also includes four of the newspaper's reporters and publisher Penguin Random House, was initially dismissed due to insufficient legal arguments and improper content in the filing. Trump's team has been given an opportunity to refile the case with a revised and shorter filing, with a strict 40-page limit within the next 28 days.
The case was based on the accusation that The New York Times had damaged Trump's reputation as a businessman. However, the judge criticized Trump's 85-page filing as improper, laced with self-praise, and heavy on political attacks instead of legal arguments.
Judge Merryday stated that a complaint is not a megaphone for public relations or a podium for a political rally. He further noted that the defamation claim was not raised until page 80 in the 85-page filing.
This is not the first time Trump has taken legal action against the media. He has previously sued The Wall Street Journal, CBS, and ABC, settling with the last two for $16 million each.
The ongoing lawsuit against The New York Times continues Trump's legal battle with the press, a battle that shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. As the case progresses, updates will be provided on this developing story.
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