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US court dismisses Trump's lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter

A federal judge has dismissed Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal concerning a controversial letter allegedly written by him to Jeffrey Epstein. The court ruled that the newspaper acted correctly in its reporting, rejecting Trump's demand for ten billion dollars in damages.

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump against The Wall Street Journal regarding the publication of a letter allegedly written by him to Jeffrey Epstein. The newspaper reported that the letter was intended for an Epstein guestbook compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell for his fiftieth birthday. According to the article, the document featured suggestive language and a drawing of a female figure's contours. The judge ruled that the publication was based on thorough research and legitimate reporting, effectively rejecting Trump's accusations of defamation.

Trump, who denied authoring the letter, had sought ten billion dollars in damages through his legal challenge. While the court did not make a final determination regarding the authenticity of the contested document, it criticized Trump's legal efforts as an attempt to invent errors. The former president has indicated his intention to appeal the decision, continuing his legal battle against the publication.

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