Trump Legal Cases
Latest in Trump Legal Cases· Nov 11
A federal court allowed Trump's $10 billion defamation suit against the BBC to advance past dismissal, clearing the way for discovery and trial. The ruling does not resolve the underlying claim's merits. The decision exposes media defendants to extended litigation costs and potential liability when covering powerful figures with resources to pursue cases through trial, a dynamic that can influence editorial risk calculations across the industry.
Criminal and civil legal proceedings involving former President Trump including election-related charges, classified documents, and other litigation.
20 events tracked
- Single source3 days ago
Trump's $10 billion BBC defamation suit advances; Florida law claim dismissed
A judge permitted Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against BBC to move forward.
BBC News
- Single source5 days ago
Democrats pledge probes into Trump's presidency and corporate ties; lawyer warns of reciprocal scrutiny
Democrats threaten Trump investigations; Trump lawyer Blanche counters with threat to probe lawmakers.
CNBC
- Single source7 days ago
Trump challenges court rulings favoring Wall Street Journal in $10 billion case
Trump is appealing a judge's repeated rejections of his defamation lawsuit against the Journal over reporting about an Epstein birthday message.
The New York Times
- Single source11 days ago
Court dismisses Justice Department prosecution of two ex-FBI agents in Hunter Biden inquiry
A federal judge threw out charges against former FBI personnel, suggesting the case was expedited for political timing before midterm elections.
CNBC
- Reported by 2 outlets13 days ago
Court tosses Trump case against newspaper over Epstein letter publication
A judge dismissed Trump's legal action against the Wall Street Journal after the outlet printed a message he allegedly wrote for a birthday tribute to Epstein.
NPR · BBC News
- Reported by 4 outlets13 days ago
Court dismisses Trump's defamation case against Wall Street Journal
A judge dismissed Trump's $10 billion defamation suit against Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal with prejudice, barring refiling.
Al Jazeera · CNBC · The New York Times +1 more
- Single source16 days ago
Trump seeks Cook's ouster as Fed governor faces fraud allegations
Trump seeks to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, escalating pressure on the central bank's leadership.
The New York Times
- Single source17 days ago
Former FBI official's legal team attacks fresh criminal charge as prosecutorial overreach
CNBC
- Reported by 2 outlets18 days ago
Judge orders reinstatement of fired Epstein prosecutor Comey
Federal judge rules Trump DOJ unlawfully fired prosecutor Maurene Comey, who handled Epstein case.
CNBC · BBC News
- Reported by 2 outlets19 days ago
Blanche argues Trump's legal challenge to Alaska Senate results was justified
Trump lawyer Blanche defends lawsuit challenging Alaska Senate election certification.
CNBC · Al Jazeera
- Reported by 3 outlets20 days ago
Daily roundup: Obama criticizes Trump, Musk discusses Starlink actions, pardon talk emerges
Ukraine's military reports Starlink satellite connections remain stable despite recent service restrictions.
The Guardian · Al Jazeera · Aaron Parnas
- Single source21 days ago
DOJ charges two former FBI officials with lying in Hunter Biden investigation
DOJ charges two former FBI officials with lying about the Hunter Biden investigation.
CNBC
- Single source22 days ago
Judge orders Trump deposition in $10bn BBC lawsuit or faces dismissal
The Guardian
- Reported by 2 outlets22 days ago
Trump must give deposition testimony in Panorama editing dispute
A court ordered Trump to testify in his lawsuit against the BBC over how the network spliced together portions of a 2021 speech.
CNBC · BBC News
- Single source24 days ago
Judge dismisses Ann Altman's lawsuit against OpenAI CEO over medical exam refusal
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's sister's lawsuit against him was dismissed.
BBC News
- Single source30 days ago
Cook's attorney questions impartiality of Trump panel as president labels her unlikely supporter
Trump calls Federal Reserve nominee Lisa Cook an automatic no vote; her lawyer questions committee fairness.
CNBC
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
BBC seeks court order requiring Trump to undergo questioning in billion-dollar defamation case
BBC seeks court order to compel Trump deposition in his $10 billion lawsuit.
The Guardian
- Reported by 2 outletsabout 1 month ago
Roundup covers Trump criticism, journalist arrest calls, measles surge
Trump's comment suggesting Iran could attack Los Angeles and San Diego draws White House defense and bipartisan criticism.
Aaron Parnas · BBC News
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Federal judge throws out Reflecting Pool case, blocks DOJ from pursuing charges again
Federal judge dismisses case against Olympian in Reflecting Pool matter, prevents DOJ from refiling.
CNBC
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Special counsel Smith rebuts allegations of partisan targeting in Trump inquiries
Special counsel Jack Smith defended his investigations into Trump before a tense Senate hearing.
Al Jazeera