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The BBC has filed a motion in a U.S. court to dismiss Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation and unfair trade practices lawsuit over a BBC documentary that edited his January 6 speech, arguing lack of jurisdiction and absence of intentional misrepresentation.

The BBC says the episode was broadcast only in the UK via BBC channels and iPlayer and was not released in the United States, including Florida, nor on BritBox or BBC.com in the U.S.

This development follows Trump settlements with other American networks (CBS and ABC).

The hearing centers on jurisdiction questions, distribution rights, and how the broadcast edit allegedly affected Trump’s reputation.

A provisional trial date is set for February of next year, a development connected to resignations at the BBC last year, including the director-general and the head of news.

The piece notes prior related developments and cites Al Jazeera reports about the original lawsuit and BBC’s apology for the edit.

The filing was submitted on March 16, 2026, at 2:19 PM as part of ongoing defamation litigation tied to the BBC documentary.

Blue Ant Media confirmed distribution rights but said the version it received did not include the contested edit and asserted there was no US airing; Blue Ant is not a defendant.

The documentary aired in 2024, shortly before Trump’s presidential victory.

If the motion to dismiss is denied, a two-week trial is scheduled for February 2027; Trump reportedly has two weeks to respond to the motion, with potential extensions.

If the court grants the motion to dismiss, the case would be resolved without a trial; if denied, a February 2027 trial proceeds.