Judge Dismisses Trump’s $10 Billion Suit Against News Corp Over Epstein Note
A federal judge dismissed Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation suit against News Corp and the Wall Street Journal over a 2025 story on a 2003 Jeffrey Epstein birthday note, finding Trump failed to prove actual malice. The ruling cuts News Corp’s litigation risk and may influence Trump’s other multibillion-dollar lawsuits.
1. Federal Judge Dismisses Defamation Suit
A federal court in Miami dismissed Trump’s $10 billion libel suit against News Corp and the Wall Street Journal. Judge Darrin Gayles ruled Trump’s complaint failed to demonstrate actual malice in a 2025 article on a 2003 Epstein birthday note, but allowed a refile deadline of April 27.
2. Implications for News Corp and Future Litigation
The decision removes significant litigation uncertainty for News Corp and its publishers, potentially easing pressure on legal reserves. It also establishes a judicial precedent that could challenge Trump’s other multibillion-dollar defamation cases and influence his media strategy going forward.