Donald Trump's lawyers refiled a lawsuit against the Rupert Murdoch-owned newspaper over reporting on alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Donald Trump has refiled a defamation lawsuit seeking at least $10 billion in damages against the Wall Street Journal over its reporting on his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein, according to legal filings made Wednesday.
The lawsuit was refiled after a judge threw out an earlier version citing legal deficiencies. Trump's legal team claims the Rupert Murdoch-owned newspaper tarnished his reputation through its reporting on the matter, specifically describing a card allegedly bearing his signature that was connected to Epstein.
The refiled suit is one of several defamation lawsuits the U.S. president has brought in his personal capacity against news organisations. Critics have characterised the legal actions as part of a wider pressure campaign against the media.
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