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Palm Beach (33480) LEGAL SHOWDOWN: Trump Demands Murdoch Testify in Epstein Report Lawsuit – COURT BATTLE INTENSIFIES

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Palm Beach (33480) – In a dramatic escalation of his defamation lawsuit against a major media outlet, former President Donald Trump is seeking to put media titan Rupert Murdoch under oath “immediately” over a report linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. The move, filed Monday in U.S. District Court, targets Murdoch and his role as chairman emeritus of Fox Corporation, claiming the network knowingly allowed the spread of false allegations tying Trump to Epstein’s criminal network.

Credit: @PBJusticeWatch
Credit: @PBJusticeWatch

The lawsuit stems from a report aired earlier this year by Fox News that briefly referenced Trump in connection with Epstein’s social circles, using unsealed court documents and unnamed sources. Trump’s legal team is now aggressively pursuing depositions from top Fox executives, arguing that the network defamed him in reckless disregard of the truth. In a fiery motion, attorneys demanded Murdoch submit to questioning under oath “without delay,” alleging that senior-level decisions contributed directly to reputational harm.

The case adds to the mounting legal and political pressure surrounding Trump’s 2024 campaign. It also places renewed attention on the media’s handling of Epstein-related documents, many of which remain under judicial review. With both Murdoch and Trump as high-profile figures, the legal clash is expected to command national headlines in the coming weeks.

Key Facts

  • BREAKING: Trump demands Rupert Murdoch testify in Epstein lawsuit case

  • IMPACT: Lawsuit could affect Fox News editorial policies and 2024 election coverage

  • OFFICIAL SOURCE: “We’ll hold media accountable, no matter how powerful.” – Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung

  • ACTION: Legal analysts urge public to monitor filings via PACER.gov for case transparency

Hyperlocal Impact

  1. Precise Location:
    Palm Beach (33480) – Near Mar-a-Lago, Ocean Blvd & Southern Blvd intersection

  2. Community Connection:
    “We’ve seen so much swirl around Epstein here—this just adds more fire.”
    – Clarissa Morton, owner of The Breakers Boutique

Exclusive Angle

  • WHY THIS MATTERS NOW:
    This lawsuit intersects with a broader public reckoning over media responsibility and Epstein case transparency. It comes just weeks after newly unsealed documents reignited interest in high-profile figures mentioned in connection to Epstein, pressuring media organizations to walk a fine line between coverage and speculation.

Update Log

  • 9:25 AM: Trump files motion to depose Rupert Murdoch in defamation suit

  • 11:47 AM: Fox Corporation issues brief statement denying liability

  •  2:30 PM: Legal experts weigh in – case could influence press standards ahead of 2024

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