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Trump Files Defamation Lawsuits Against Murdoch Media Over Epstein Ties

16 reports, 13 independent Updated Sep 1
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Donald Trump filed defamation lawsuits against Rupert Murdoch and his newspaper, The Wall Street Journal, concerning investigative reporting about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuits, which began in May 2026, relate to articles detailing Trump's relationship with Epstein. A judge subsequently granted a request to pause discovery in the case, putting Trump's efforts to gather evidence on hold while the court considers a motion to dismiss the complaint.

From deadline.com, newsweek.com, indiatimes.com

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The legal action involves Dow Jones & Company, which is formally owned by Rupert Murdoch, and carries significant financial and operational risk for the involved media entities. The lawsuits represent massive financial and legal costs for Donald Trump.

From indiatimes.com, rawstory.com

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  1. Trump sued WSJ over reporting while also being linked to Epstein's ring.1 source
  2. Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against Murdoch, and Judge Gayles paused a deposition request.1 source
  3. Lawsuit surfaces over ties between Trump and Epstein, involving investigative reporting.1 source
  4. Trump sues Rupert Murdoch over reporting concerning Epstein.1 source
  5. Lawsuit concerns article about ties to Jeffrey Epstein.1 source
  6. Trump filed a defamation suit involving Jeffrey Epstein and media ties.1 source
  7. Pending $15 billion defamation lawsuits involving Trump, Murdoch, and Jeffrey Epstein.1 source
  8. Lawsuit filed concerning published articles about Jeffrey Epstein and ties to Trump.1 source
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  1. Allegations surfaced that Trump, Epstein, and Murdoch discussed the Epstein story.1 source
  2. Defamation suit filed against Murdoch's newspaper over Epstein ties.1 source

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