A U.S. judge has set a February 2027 trial date for Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation and unfair trade practices lawsuit against the BBC, denying the broadcaster’s bid to delay proceedings.

The BBC previously acknowledged editing segments of Trump’s January 6 speech in the Panorama segment and faced repercussions, with Trump arguing the cut misled viewers into thinking he incited the Capitol riot.

The BBC argued it did not produce or broadcast the documentary in Florida and disputed Trump’s claim that the program was available on BritBox in the U.S.; the broadcaster had moved to dismiss on jurisdiction and venue grounds.

Beyond the $10 billion figure, the filing centers on the Panorama edit rather than detailing other damages.

No final ruling has been issued yet, and further updates are anticipated.

The BBC said it will defend the case and did not offer additional comments about ongoing proceedings.

The BBC has not publicly commented beyond an apology and maintains its stance against liability.

A BBC spokesperson confirmed the company will defend the case and declined further comment on the ongoing legal process.

The BBC contends there was no legal basis for defamation, while the case highlights cross-border media harms and echoes Trump’s history of pursuing media outlets.

Trump has pursued defamation actions against multiple outlets, including ABC, CBS, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, in relation to similar claims.

The filing represents another high-profile media lawsuit involving Trump against major outlets.

The broader pattern includes earlier settlements with ABC/Disney over defamation and with Paramount over editing of a Kamala Harris interview.