Judge orders Trump to sit for deposition in BBC defamation lawsuit by Dec. 11

The Oregonian leads with a firm deadline framing for Trump’s deposition and highlights the lawsuit’s $10 billion figure.

NDTV emphasizes the judge’s direct request and the BBC lawyers’ complaint that Trump had still not been deposed near the end of discovery.

Variety foregrounds the courtroom ruling that Trump must testify under oath, quoting the magistrate’s comments about the burdens of discovery.

PBS NewsHour highlights Trump’s history of avoiding depositions while reiterating the Dec. 11 deadline for the deposition.

Stuff.co.nz leads with the judge’s order to face questioning and keeps the focus on the discovery deadline in the defamation case.

Courthouse News frames the story around BBC complaints about specific discovery delays tied to Trump’s lawsuit.

ABC Australia stresses the alleged $14 billion lawsuit value and adds detail about the specific claim that spliced speech segments defamed him.

BBC News centers the BBC’s lawsuit dispute over the Panorama edit, presenting the deposition order as part of Trump’s ongoing defamation action.

Deadline combines the deadline with the case’s origin in the Panorama edits and notes the broader context of January 6, 2021, in the reporting setup.

CNBC spotlights the scheduling aspect by noting Trump’s lawyers requested a deposition window between Jan. 11 and Jan. 22, alongside the Dec. 11 order.

CBS News focuses on the Dec. 11 deposition requirement and presents it as part of the ongoing defamation proceedings.

South China Morning Post stresses the judge’s reasoning tied to the discovery timetable and includes details attributed to the BBC lawyer’s remarks about not being able to depose Trump.

The Washington Examiner leads with the deposition deadline and focuses on the allegation that Trump repeatedly delayed questioning.

Euronews English highlights a contested timing issue, emphasizing the BBC claim that Trump sought postponement into 2027.

The New York Post frames the ruling as a “pivotal choice,” while centering on the Dec. 11 deposition deadline in the $10 billion lawsuit.

The Independent is listed with a deposition-deadline headline, keeping the focus on the Dec. 11 ruling in the $10bn BBC defamation case.

NBC News leads with the judge’s order for Trump to sit for deposition by Dec. 11, stressing the procedural deadline and the threat to dismiss his $10 billion case.

New Republic leads on the idea the BBC defamation case has “backfired,” emphasizing the December 11 deposition order, Trump’s canceled October 16 attempt, and BBC lawyer Charles Tobin’s claim of ongoing inability to depose him before the discovery window ends.

The Daily Mail foregrounds the deposition order and adds that the judge’s move is presented as a setback for Trump’s defamation case.

Daily Mail leads on the judge’s Thursday order for Trump to sit for a BBC deposition by December 11, framing it as a setback for Trump’s defamation bid.

The Belfast Telegraph frames the ruling around Trump being required to provide an interview under oath in the BBC libel case, but provides limited details in the provided snippet.

The Hill stresses the procedural consequence, noting potential sanctions (including up to dismissal) if Trump does not attend by Dec. 11.

The Guardian provides additional context about the Panorama documentary, including how it combined remarks from 6 January 2021, and underscores the threat of dismissal for non-compliance.

The Independent keeps focus on the straightforward fact of the Dec. 11 deposition order in the $10 billion defamation case.

NBC News leads with the judge directing Trump to sit for deposition, centering the procedural order and the deadline in its framing.

The Globe and Mail (World) highlights the judge’s sanctions warning, including the possibility of dismissal if Trump does not comply by Dec. 11.

The Washington Times emphasizes the same Dec. 11 deposition order in Trump’s $10 billion BBC defamation lawsuit, framing it as a straightforward ruling without adding new case detail.

The Winnipeg Free Press headline repeats the key fact of the deposition order and the 11 December deadline, with no extra details in the provided text.

Sky News emphasises that the deposition is ordered by the judge for early December and again highlights the $10bn figure in the headline.

Newsweek leads on a procedural response from Trump’s lawyers, saying Trump agrees to deposition in January but only if it is not recorded, contrasting with the court’s December deadline.

Newsweek leads on the judge’s criticism of Trump’s “lack of participation,” emphasising the reprimand itself in the $10 billion BBC defamation case.

Emphasises the BBC’s procedural move—seeking to subpoena Jack Smith—and notes Smith’s lack of objection while BBC fights Trump’s defamation claim.

Leads on Trump’s attempt to block Smith’s testimony and highlights the specific legal arguments about Smith’s purported lack of personal knowledge and the BBC’s rebuttal.

Keeps the coverage high-level, framing the dispute as about how far the BBC can go in seeking evidence related to Trump’s Jan. 6 conduct.

Fox News emphasizes the judge’s warning, tying the sanctions threat to the BBC’s motion to compel and the court’s reaction.