Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Judge Dismisses Trump's $15 Billion Defamation Lawsuit
Donald Trump sued The New York Times for $15 billion, claiming the paper defamed him.
A judge in Florida threw out the lawsuit because it didn't follow the rules.
The judge thought the complaint was too long and used harsh language.
Trump is now allowed to file a new complaint that follows the rules, but he has a deadline of 28 days to do so.
Trump also criticized the New York Times on social media.
Judge dismissed Donald Trump’s $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.
The lawsuit concerned the newspaper's reporting about Trump.
The judge, Steven Merryday, cited violations of federal rules.
Trump's complaint did not meet the requirement for a short and plain statement.
Trump has 28 days to file an amended complaint.
- Who
- Donald Trump, The New York Times, Judge Steven Merryday
- What
- Judge dismissed Trump's defamation lawsuit.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Tampa, Florida
- Why
- The complaint violated federal civil procedure rules.
Trump's Position
The New York Times' Position
Complaint Validity
Trump's Position
Trump filed a defamation lawsuit.
The New York Times' Position
The judge found the complaint improper.
- Plaintiff
- Donald Trump
- Defendant
- The New York Times
- Lawsuit Amount
- $15 Billion
- Judge
- Steven Merryday
- Ruling
- Complaint Dismissed
- Reason for Dismissal
- Violated federal rules
- Amended Complaint
- Allowed, within 28 days
Sources
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