Judge dismisses Trump's defamation suit

A U.S. judge Saturday permanently dismissed Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over its report on an alleged Epstein birthday letter, finding he had not shown malice.

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Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday letter

Ruling ‘with prejudice’ means US president may not amend or refile his lawsuit over his alleged birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein A US judge dismissed Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal with prejudice on Saturday, according to a court filing, bringing an end to his legal challenge over the newspaper’s reporting on his alleged birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein. The decision follows an earlier dismissal in April that had allowed Trump to revise his complaint. As of Saturday, the case is dismissed with prejudice, meaning the lawsuit cannot be amended or refiled. Continue reading. . .