Tom Bateman

The BBC has asked a US court for permission to subpoena Donald Trump Jr, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner for documents and testimony in Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit over a Panorama episode that edited together parts of his speech before the January 6 Capitol riot. BBC lawyers say the family members have relevant knowledge of Trump's intentions and the speech's preparation, while Trump's legal team accuses the broadcaster of harassment and defamation. Attempts to serve the subpoenas in person reportedly failed. The BBC has apologised for the editing error but argues it does not meet the legal standard for defamation. Trump has dropped BBC Studios from the case, and a trial is scheduled for February 2027 if the lawsuit proceeds.

The BBC has asked a US court to permit subpoenas for Donald Trump Jr, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner in Donald Trump's $10bn defamation lawsuit over a Panorama episode that edited together portions of his 2021 speech. The BBC says the family members have relevant knowledge of Trump's intentions and the speech's preparation, while Trump's lawyers accuse the broadcaster of harassment and distraction. The BBC has apologised for the editing error but denies it constitutes defamation and is seeking dismissal of the case. Trump has dropped BBC Studios from the lawsuit, and a trial is scheduled for February 2027 if the case proceeds.