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Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the BBC just hit a major legal roadblock: a Miami judge ruled his entire business empire is now fair game for investigation, including financial records of his son and top advisors. The case stems from a BBC documentary that used a 12-second clip from Trump’s Jan. 6, 2021 speech, which he claims falsely portrayed him as inciting violence — costing him money and damaging his reputation. The BBC counters that Trump’s wealth has surged over a billion dollars, and wants to prove his reputation is tied to his business. The judge rejected Trump’s attempts to block subpoenas and his legal team’s claim they’re only seeking reputational, not economic, damages. Trump’s team plans to appeal, while the BBC pushes for his deposition and seeks dismissal over jurisdiction — but now the BBC can dig deep into Trump’s finances as part of their defense.

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