BBC seeks testimony from Trump family members in defamation case
The broadcaster wants court permission to question Donald Trump Jr, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner as it defends a lawsuit over a January 6 documentary.
The BBC has asked a US court for permission to subpoena Donald Trump Jr, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner as part of its defence against a defamation lawsuit brought by Donald Trump over a documentary about the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. The request was filed on Friday.
According to the broadcaster, the three family members may have information relevant to the case and to the events covered in the programme. The motion seeks testimony and records from them.
A spokesperson for Trump’s legal team said the BBC was trying to harass the president’s family. The broadcaster has not publicly responded to that claim in the material provided.
The dispute centres on a Panorama film and comes as the BBC prepares its legal response to Trump’s complaint. The case adds another layer to the long-running fallout from the 2021 Capitol riot.
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