A judge has granted President Donald Trump's legal team the opportunity to amend his $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times. Trump's attorneys must submit the amended complaint by August 27, according to a filing in the U.S. District Court for Florida’s Middle District in Tampa. The lawsuit alleges decades of defamation and libel by the Times, including claims related to Trump's reality show 'The Apprentice' and allegations of tax misconduct. The defendants named in the lawsuit include The New York Times Company, reporters Susanne Craig, Russ Buettner, Peter Baker, Michael S. Schmidt, and Penguin Random House. A spokesperson for The Times stated that the lawsuit lacks merit and is an attempt to stifle independent reporting.
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Judge Allows Trump to Amend $15 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against The New York Times
President Donald Trump has been granted permission by a judge to amend his $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, with a deadline set for August 27. The lawsuit claims decades of defamation and includes multiple defendants, with The Times asserting that the lawsuit is without merit.
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