Former US President Donald Trump initiated legal action against the Wall Street Journal and its parent company, seeking a minimum of US$10 billion in damages. The lawsuit, filed on Friday, July 18th, centers on a report published by the newspaper.
The report in question alleged that Trump sent a birthday greeting to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. This greeting reportedly included a sexually suggestive drawing and a reference to shared secrets. Trump has vehemently denied the claims made in the Wall Street Journal's report.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Florida, names Dow Jones, News Corp, Rupert Murdoch, and two Wall Street Journal reporters as defendants. Trump's legal action accuses the defendants of defamation, alleging they acted with malicious intent, causing significant financial and reputational harm.
In response to the lawsuit, Dow Jones issued a statement indicating the company's intention to "vigorously defend" against the legal action. The statement expressed full confidence in the accuracy of the reporting.
5 Comments
Loubianka
The media is always trying to smear him. He has every right to defend his reputation.
BuggaBoom
The Wall Street Journal is a reputable source. He's got a tough uphill battle.
Loubianka
$10 billion? Seems excessive, even for a high-profile defamation case.
Donatello
The defendants are Dow Jones, News Corp, and Rupert Murdoch? Good luck with that!
Raphael
Good! Holding the media accountable for their lies is a huge deal.