The British Broadcasting Corporation has moved to compel testimony from members of former President Donald Trump's family as it defends against a defamation lawsuit filed by Trump over a documentary examining the January 6 Capitol riot.
Court filings submitted Friday indicate the BBC wants judicial authorization to issue subpoenas to Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner. The network seeks both sworn testimony and documentary evidence from the three regarding their activities and knowledge of events surrounding January 6, 2021.
Trump initiated the legal action challenging the BBC's reporting on the insurrection. By pursuing depositions from his family members, the network appears to be building a factual foundation for its defense strategy in the case.
The subpoena request represents an escalating phase in the litigation, signaling the BBC intends to develop testimony that may relate to the documentary's claims. The outcome of the court's decision on whether to grant the network's motion could significantly shape the trajectory of the defamation dispute.
Reporting based on Guardian Biz.
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