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Trump, BBC agree on mediator for $10 billion lawsuit over Jan 6 documentary editing controversy
- Trump and BBC name John W. Thornton as pretrial mediator to resolve a $10B lawsuit.
- The lawsuit claims the BBC defamed Trump by editing a Panorama documentary to influence the election.
- BBC apologized for the edited clip but says there is no basis for defamation claim.
- The Panorama documentary allegedly omitted Trump’s call to protest peacefully and spliced comments.
- Lawsuit was filed in the Southern District of Florida and targets the BBC as a defendant.
- The mediation session was proposed for the week of Oct. 26 as part of court procedures.
- BBC stands by its position that there is no defamation liability despite apologizing for the edit.
- Fox News reports confirm Trump remains pursuing damages and accountability from media outlets.
- The mediator appointment aims to facilitate a settlement amid ongoing legal proceedings.
- Trump's legal team emphasizes accountability for 'those who traffic in lies, deception, and fake news.'
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