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Rupert Murdoch Delays Deposition, Keeps Trump Informed

8/6/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Rupert Murdoch, at 94, has struck a deal to keep Donald Trump informed about his health, postponing his deposition in the $10 billion defamation lawsuit linked to a Wall Street Journal article on Jeffrey Epstein. Murdoch must submit a health declaration within three days, with the deposition looming if the case advances.

History

Historical Context

The 2000 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in *New York Times Co. v. Sullivan* set a high bar for public figures to prove defamation, significantly impacting media accountability during the civil rights movement. Rupert Murdoch's current legal challenges, including a $10 billion defamation lawsuit linked to Donald Trump, echo this precedent, potentially reshaping the media landscape and influencing future defamation cases.

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Story summary

Rupert Murdoch, at 94, has struck a deal to keep Donald Trump informed about his health, postponing his deposition in the $10 billion defamation lawsuit linked to a Wall Street Journal article on Jeffrey Epstein. Murdoch must submit a health declaration within three days, with the deposition looming if the case advances.

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