BBC files motion asking US court to throw out Trump’s $10bn lawsuit

The BBC has filed a motion in U.S. court seeking to dismiss President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the British broadcaster over its program "Trump: A Second Chance?" Trump's lawsuit seeks $5 billion in damages for defamation and another $5 billion for alleged unfair trade practices related to the documentary. The case represents an escalation in Trump's legal battles with media organizations, as he uses his presidential platform to pursue litigation against news outlets. The BBC's motion to dismiss argues the court should throw out the case entirely, likely challenging both the legal merits and the court's jurisdiction over the British public broadcaster. If successful, the dismissal would block Trump's attempt to use U.S. courts to seek billions in damages from one of the world's largest news organizations.