Trump sues Wall Street Journal has filed a defamation lawsuit. Its publisher Dow Jones, parent company News Corp, media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, CEO Robert Thomson, and two Journal reporters. The lawsuit of $10 billion was filed in Federal Court in Miami, Florida.
The complaint is based on a Wall Street Journal article. It stated Trump sent a sexually provocative birthday message to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. The letter was said to be part of an album honoring Epstein’s 50th birthday. According to the report, the letter had Trump’s name and signature, a drawing of a naked woman, and the message, “Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret.”
Trump denied the accusation:
Trump denies that he wrote or signed the letter. He describes the story as “false, malicious, defamatory, and fabricated.” The complaint accuses the defendants of maliciously publicizing false accusations. He claims this is to hurt Trump’s reputation and financial well-being. It claims that no such letter or evidence exists, and that the Journal failed to produce proof, such as the letter itself or the certification of Trump’s signature.
Trump sues Wall Street Journal announced on his social media network Truth Social, stating he hopes to have Rupert Murdoch and others testify. He called the case as a “powerhouse legal action” that will bring “everyone involved” accountable.
This legal action comes as public scrutiny of Epstein-related investigations intensifies. The United States Justice Department has also filed requests to unseal grand jury transcripts from Epstein’s sex trafficking case. It emphasis on Epstein’s ties to prominent persons. The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones, News Corp, and Rupert Murdoch have yet to officially reply to the complaint. The case is expected to be widely followed for ramifications on media accountability and prominent figures’ defamation lawsuits.
