BBC lawsuit: Channel plans to subpoena Trump family members
President Trump is suing the BBC for $10 billion, claiming defamation. The BBC is asking a court to force Trump family members to provide documents and testimony as part of its defense against the lawsuit.
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BBC asks a US court for help in getting testimony from the Trump family in defamation suit
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BBC seeks to subpoena Trump’s eldest children and son-in-law over defamation lawsuit
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2 developments- Aug 14BBC lawsuit: Channel plans to subpoena Trump family members
- Aug 16BBC asks U.S. court for help in getting testimony from the Trump family in defamation suit
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