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Judge Warns Trump of Sanctions Over BBC Lawsuit Depositions

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Magistrate Judge Enjolique Lett warned President Donald Trump of sanctions for ignoring orders in the $10 billion BBC lawsuit.
Lett ordered Trump to respond to the BBC’s deposition request by Oct. 22 or face sanctions.
The court authorized subpoenas to Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner via certified mail and email.
A hearing on the deposition and subpoena disputes is set for Oct. 22 in Miami.

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U.S. Magistrate Judge Enjolique Lett warned President Donald Trump of sanctions for ignoring orders in the $10 billion BBC lawsuit.
Lett ordered Trump to respond to the BBC’s deposition request by Oct. 22 or face sanctions.
The court authorized subpoenas to Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner via certified mail and email.
A hearing on the deposition and subpoena disputes is set for Oct. 22 in Miami.