"Miami-based US District Judge Darrin Gayles stated that Trump did not meet the actual malice standard that public figures must clear in defamation cases, which requires proving false statements and reckless disregard for the truth."
"The judge noted that the Wall Street Journal reporters reached out to Trump for comment beforehand and printed his denial, allowing readers to decide for themselves, which cut against Trump's assertion of actual malice."
"Trump's lawsuit claimed a birthday greeting he allegedly sent to Epstein was fake, seeking $10bn for damage to his reputation after the Wall Street Journal published an article highlighting his relationship with Epstein."
A federal judge dismissed Donald Trump's $10bn defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a report on his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The judge stated that Trump did not meet the actual malice standard required for public figures in defamation cases. The Wall Street Journal had reached out for comment and included Trump's denial in the article, which undermined Trump's claim of actual malice. Trump has the option to file an amended lawsuit by April 27.
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