The BBC asks a court for permission to subpoena Donald Trump Jr, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner as part of its defense in a $10 billion defamation lawsuit brought by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The broadcaster seeks testimony and related records tied to what it says are edits made to Trump’s 6 January speech.
The BBC files a motion seeking authorization to serve the subpoenas as the case proceeds. According to reporting, the lawsuit is linked to a BBC documentary dealing with the 6 January 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Outlets describe the court request as focused on gathering evidence from the former president’s family members and close adviser.
While the coverage aligns on who the BBC wants to subpoena and that it is asking for court approval, the outlets emphasize different framing. Mint highlights the specific claim that the edits of Trump’s 6 January speech underpin the defamation suit, while The Guardian emphasizes the documentary context and the motion’s aim to obtain testimony and records about 6 January. No court ruling is reported in the provided accounts.
