Judge Dismisses Trump's $15 Billion Lawsuit Against NY Times

A federal judge dismissed Donald Trump's $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times. The judge highlighted procedural issues in Trump's complaint, emphasizing it cannot serve as a public platform for attacks. Trump has 28 days to amend the complaint.

A federal judge has dismissed former President Donald Trump's $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times. U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday cited procedural shortcomings in Trump’s complaint.

Judge Merryday stated that the lawsuit failed to comply with a federal rule requiring a concise statement justifying the claim. He emphasized that a legal complaint should not be used as a public venue for harsh rhetoric or as a channel for personal grievances.

Trump has been given a window of 28 days to file an amended complaint if he wishes to pursue the case further.