Judge Dismisses Trump's $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against WSJ, Murdoch Over Epstein Story

A federal judge dismissed President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over a 2018 story about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, citing insufficient evidence. The case was dropped without prejudice, allowing the parties to potentially restart it in the future.

A federal judge dismissed President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch, ruling that the news outlet was protected by the First Amendment. The lawsuit centered on a story about Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, which the judge found did not contain defamatory statements. The decision marks a significant victory for the WSJ and its owner, News Corp, in their long-standing feud with Trump. The outcome is likely to be appealed by Trump's legal team.

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