Trump's court filing contends that Murdoch ought to testify promptly following allegations that the president authored an inappropriate birthday letter for controversial figure Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump's legal representatives have filed a motion requesting a quick deposition of Rupert Murdoch, founder of News Corporation, asserting that the billionaire's age and reported health concerns necessitate urgency in the matter. The lawsuit arises from a Wall Street Journal article that purportedly misquotes Trump as having penned a “bawdy” letter in 2003 to celebrate Epstein's birthday.
The president's attorneys emphasize that they had previously communicated to Murdoch that the article’s claims regarding the birthday letter were "false." To support their request, they argue Murdoch’s age of 94, compounded by recent health scares, could hinder his ability to provide in-person testimony during the trial.
“Taken together, these factors weigh heavily in determining that Murdoch would be unavailable for in-person testimony at trial,” the legal filing in the Miami federal court states. The push for expedited testimony has echoed a similar urgency from US District Judge Darrin Gayles, who has requested Murdoch respond to the deposition request by early August.
Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal totals $10 billion, accusing it of damaging his reputation through the misleading article. Dow Jones, which publishes the Journal, has stood firm in its reporting and is prepared to contest the lawsuit.
The article in question alleged that an unusual letter was sent from Trump to Epstein, featuring risqué imagery and lines suggestive of an informal dialogue between the two men. Trump has staunchly denied any involvement with the letter, publicly stating: “These are not my words, not the way I talk. Also, I don’t draw pictures.”
This report comes at a time when Trump is facing increasing scrutiny and pressure for clarity regarding his past associations with Epstein, particularly as he faced accusations of having been mentioned in Justice Department files linked to the deceased financier. Trump claimed without evidence that his name had been unfairly inserted into these files by prior officials, including former Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director James Comey.
As the case progresses, the implications of the lawsuit and the potential testimony from Murdoch remain of significant interest, not only for Trump but for the media landscape and its reporting on high-profile figures.
Trump's legal representatives have filed a motion requesting a quick deposition of Rupert Murdoch, founder of News Corporation, asserting that the billionaire's age and reported health concerns necessitate urgency in the matter. The lawsuit arises from a Wall Street Journal article that purportedly misquotes Trump as having penned a “bawdy” letter in 2003 to celebrate Epstein's birthday.
The president's attorneys emphasize that they had previously communicated to Murdoch that the article’s claims regarding the birthday letter were "false." To support their request, they argue Murdoch’s age of 94, compounded by recent health scares, could hinder his ability to provide in-person testimony during the trial.
“Taken together, these factors weigh heavily in determining that Murdoch would be unavailable for in-person testimony at trial,” the legal filing in the Miami federal court states. The push for expedited testimony has echoed a similar urgency from US District Judge Darrin Gayles, who has requested Murdoch respond to the deposition request by early August.
Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal totals $10 billion, accusing it of damaging his reputation through the misleading article. Dow Jones, which publishes the Journal, has stood firm in its reporting and is prepared to contest the lawsuit.
The article in question alleged that an unusual letter was sent from Trump to Epstein, featuring risqué imagery and lines suggestive of an informal dialogue between the two men. Trump has staunchly denied any involvement with the letter, publicly stating: “These are not my words, not the way I talk. Also, I don’t draw pictures.”
This report comes at a time when Trump is facing increasing scrutiny and pressure for clarity regarding his past associations with Epstein, particularly as he faced accusations of having been mentioned in Justice Department files linked to the deceased financier. Trump claimed without evidence that his name had been unfairly inserted into these files by prior officials, including former Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director James Comey.
As the case progresses, the implications of the lawsuit and the potential testimony from Murdoch remain of significant interest, not only for Trump but for the media landscape and its reporting on high-profile figures.
