Court Dismisses Trump's Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal Regarding Epstein Coverage

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:16:00 +0200

A federal judge has dismissed former U.S. President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch. The lawsuit, filed by Trump, claimed that the news outlet and its affiliates defamed him by reporting on his alleged connections to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender. The judge ruled that the claims did not meet the legal threshold for defamation, emphasizing that reporting on matters of public interest involving public figures is protected under U.S. law. Legal experts note that the case reinforces the high bar for public figures to win defamation suits in the United States, highlighting the robust protections for press freedom. Trump's legal team argued that the reporting caused significant financial and reputational damage, but the court found insufficient evidence of false statements or malicious intent. The ruling marks another legal setback for Trump, who has faced multiple lawsuits linked to his business and personal con