MIAMI (Feb 13, 2026) — A Florida federal judge has scheduled President Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation trial against the BBC for February 15, 2027. The lawsuit follows a controversial 2024 documentary that allegedly used deceptive edits to link the President to the Jan. 6 Capitol riots.

Key Legal Updates

• Discovery Proceeding: In a setback for the BBC, Judge Roy Altman denied their request to pause the evidence-sharing phase. The broadcaster must now begin turning over internal documents and emails.
• Mediation: Both parties are mandated to participate in settlement talks by November 3, 2026.
• BBC's Defense: The network has apologized for the "misleading edit" but maintains it did not defame Trump, arguing his reelection proves he suffered no "cognizable injury."