In a significant development in the ongoing battle between former President Donald Trump and the media, a federal judge has given Trump's attorneys the opportunity to refile their $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times. The lawsuit, which was initially filed in August 2023, accuses the newspaper of libel over a series of articles published in 2020 that Trump claims damaged his reputation. Trump's attorneys had previously asked the court to allow them to amend the filing, citing new evidence that they believe will strengthen their case. With this latest ruling, Trump's team will now have the chance to revise and resubmit their lawsuit, potentially setting the stage for a prolonged and high-stakes legal battle between Trump and one of the country's most prominent news organizations.
Trump's $15B lawsuit against The New York Times carries on as judge gives his attorneys chance to amend filing Fox News
