Trump v. New York Times Company et al

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Case Number:

8:25-cv-02487

Court:

Florida Middle

Nature of Suit:

Assault Libel & Slander

Judge:

Steven D. Merryday

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  1. September 30, 2025

    Defamation Litigation Roundup: Trump, Baker McKenzie

    In this month's review of defamation fights, Law360 reports the latest updates in President Donald Trump's suits against major news organizations over their reporting on his presidency and relationships, as well as developments in a voting machine company's suit against MyPillow's CEO over election-rigging claims.

  2. September 19, 2025

    Trump Can't Use NYT Lawsuit As 'Megaphone,' Judge Says

    A Florida federal judge on Friday struck President Donald Trump's 85-page, $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, several of its reporters and publisher Penguin Random House, calling the suit "improper and impermissible" and ordering him to refile his claims in a more succinct complaint.

  3. September 16, 2025

    Trump Files $15B Defamation Suit Against NYT, Penguin

    President Donald Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit in Florida federal court against The New York Times, several of its reporters and publisher Penguin Random House, claiming they published a book and three articles that were "malicious, defamatory and disparaging" and meant to derail his 2024 presidential campaign.