Judge dismisses Trump defamation suit over Epstein-linked WSJ report
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A federal judge dismissed President Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story about a 'bawdy' birthday letter tied to Jeffrey Epstein, saying the complaint failed to meet the 'actual malice' standard for public figures; Trump can file an amended complaint by April 27. The ruling highlights the high bar for proving defamation in the U.S. and comes amid a broader pattern of media-related litigation involving Trump.
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