BBC moves to compel testimony from Trump's adult children in defamation case

The British broadcaster is seeking court permission to

The British broadcaster is seeking court permission to demand sworn statements and documents from three of Donald Trump's closest family members as it fights a lawsuit the former president filed over a documentary about the Capitol riot.

In a motion submitted on Friday, the BBC asked a judge to allow it to serve subpoenas on Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner. The network wants their testimony and any records they hold regarding the events of January 6, 2021, arguing that this material is vital to its defense.

The defamation claim stems from a BBC documentary about the insurrection, which Trump alleges contained false statements that harmed his reputation. The network has denied the allegations and is now gathering evidence to challenge the lawsuit.

Legal experts note that compelling family members to

Legal experts note that compelling family members to testify is an aggressive but not unprecedented tactic in high-profile defamation cases. The motion signals that the BBC intends to scrutinize what the Trumps knew and when, potentially putting the family's private communications under the legal microscope.

A hearing on the BBC's request has not yet been scheduled, and Trump's legal team has not publicly responded to the filing. The case continues to draw attention as it pits a global news organization against a former U.S. president over the interpretation of one of the most turbulent days in recent American history.