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BBC Faces $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit From Trump Over Edited Capitol Riot Speech
Dec 17, 2025 02:37 am CST
The BBC is defending against a $10 billion lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump over a documentary that allegedly manipulated his 2021 speech before the Capitol riot. The lawsuit, filed in Miami federal court, claims the British broadcaster deliberately edited Trump's speech to create false impressions and interfere with the 2024 election. The controversy has already led to high-profile resignations at the BBC, including Director General Tim Davie, while occurring amid the UK government's review of the BBC's Royal Charter.
FBI Director's Partner Files $5 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Podcaster Over Israeli Spy Claims
Nov 12, 2025 04:58 pm CST
Alexis Wilkins, partner of FBI Director Kash Patel, has filed a $5 million defamation lawsuit against podcaster Elijah Schaffer for allegedly suggesting she was an Israeli spy. Schaffer denies the accusations, claiming his wordless retweet contained no direct allegations against Wilkins. This case adds to multiple legal actions Wilkins has initiated against others making similar claims.
Trump Threatens Billion-Dollar Lawsuit Against BBC for Misleading Speech Edit
Nov 12, 2025 04:48 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has indicated he feels "obligated" to sue the BBC over a misleadingly edited speech that suggested he encouraged violence before the 2021 Capitol incident. The controversy has already led to high-profile resignations at the British broadcaster, which has issued a public apology for the editing that omitted contextual statements from Trump's original speech.
FBI Director Kash Patel Refutes "Baseless" Israeli Spy Allegations About Girlfriend Alexis Wilkins
Nov 03, 2025 05:28 pm CST
FBI Director Kash Patel has strongly defended his girlfriend Alexis Wilkins against allegations of being an Israeli spy, calling the accusations "disgustingly baseless." The controversy emerged after claims that Patel misused a government jet to attend Wilkins' performance, which the FBI has officially stated followed all required regulations. Wilkins, a country music singer, has filed a $5 million defamation lawsuit against the podcaster who made these claims.
Trump Refiles $15 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against New York Times Following Judicial Dismissal
Oct 17, 2025 10:47 pm CST
Former President Donald Trump has renewed his legal battle against The New York Times with a streamlined $15 billion defamation lawsuit filed in Florida, weeks after the original 85-page complaint was dismissed by a federal judge. The lawsuit claims the newspaper and publisher Penguin Random House made malicious, defamatory statements damaging Trump's professional reputation, representing his broader pattern of confrontation with media organizations he accuses of bias.
Sameer Wankhede Files Defamation Suit Against Netflix Series Directed by Aryan Khan: "This Is Humiliation, Not Satire"
Oct 08, 2025 03:44 pm CST
Former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede has filed a defamation lawsuit against Red Chillies Entertainment over Aryan Khan's Netflix series "The Ba***ds of Bollywood," claiming it negatively portrays anti-drug enforcement agencies. Wankhede states he's fighting for his family's honor and the dignity of law enforcement officers who serve the nation. The controversy stems from their 2021 encounter when Wankhede led a cruise ship raid resulting in Aryan Khan's arrest in a drugs case.
Former NCB Director Sameer Wankhede Files Defamation Suit Against 'Ba***ds of Bollywood' Series
Sep 27, 2025 10:08 pm CST
Former Mumbai NCB zonal director Sameer Wankhede has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment over the series 'Ba***ds of Bollywood', claiming it portrays anti-drug enforcement agencies negatively. While declining to comment directly on the case, Wankhede continues his anti-drug advocacy work in Mumbai communities. The Delhi High Court is currently hearing the case, which involves Shah Rukh Khan's production company.
IRS Officer Sameer Wankhede Challenges Netflix Series in Delhi High Court Over Alleged Defamation
Sep 26, 2025 02:32 pm CST
Sameer Wankhede has filed a defamation case against Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment and Netflix over their web series 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood', seeking Rs 2 crore in damages for allegedly damaging his reputation. The Delhi High Court has questioned the jurisdiction of the case, asking Wankhede to demonstrate why the matter should be heard in Delhi.
Sameer Wankhede Takes Legal Action Against Aryan Khan's Netflix Series: The Complete Story Behind 'Ba***ds of Bollywood' Controversy
Sep 25, 2025 06:09 pm CST
Former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede has filed a lawsuit against Shah Rukh Khan and Red Chillies Entertainment over his alleged portrayal in 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood,' a Netflix series created by Aryan Khan. This legal battle stems from the high-profile 2021 cruise ship drug case that saw Aryan Khan spend 22 days in jail before being cleared of all charges. Wankhede's complaint seeks Rs 2 crore in damages, claiming the series deliberately damages his reputation through its characterization of an anti-drug officer.
"Best Friends Forever": Statue Of Trump, Epstein Holding Hands Appears In DC
Sep 24, 2025 07:07 pm CST
A 12-foot bronze statue of US President Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein holding hands to celebrate Friendship Month has been installed on the National Mall in Washington, DC.