The BBC has requested that former President Donald Trump provide his phone records and private schedules from the period surrounding the January 6 Capitol riots as part of his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster. Trump claims that the BBC defamed him by editing his speech in a way that suggested he encouraged the Capitol storming. The BBC's lawyers are seeking various documents, including telephone logs and calendars, to support their defense in the case. Trump's legal team has stated that they will hold the BBC accountable for what they describe as fake news. The BBC has produced over 45,000 documents in response to the lawsuit, while Trump's team has not submitted any documentation yet.
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BBC Requests Trump's Phone Records and Schedules in $10 Billion Lawsuit
The BBC has filed a request for former President Donald Trump to submit his phone records and schedules related to the January 6 Capitol riots as part of a $10 billion defamation lawsuit. Trump alleges that the BBC misrepresented his speech, while the broadcaster seeks documents to defend against the claims. The legal proceedings are ongoing, with both parties presenting their arguments in court.
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