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MNN Global · April 13, 2026 · 1 min read

US judge dismisses Trump’s $10bn defamation suit against Wall Street Journal

What happened: A US federal judge in Florida dismissed Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and its owners. The case concerned a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein.

Why it matters:

  • The dismissal ends a high-profile legal battle involving a former US president and a major media company.
  • It highlights ongoing tensions between public figures and the press over alleged defamation claims.

MNN Take: The court found insufficient grounds to proceed with the defamation claim, reflecting the legal challenges in proving such cases against media organisations.

Sources: BBC Entertainment & Arts