Trump Loses UK Lawsuit Over Former British Spy's Dossier of 'Shocking and Scandalous Claims' and 'Perverted Sexual' Acts.

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A UK judge dismissed former US President Donald Trump's lawsuit against Orbis Business Intelligence, founded by former British spy Christopher Steele.  Trump had accused Orbis and Steele of making "shocking and scandalous claims" in a dossier that were false and harmed his reputation. Judge Karen Steyn said there were no compelling reasons to allow the case to proceed, effectively dismissing the lawsuit. The dossier in question contained unverified allegations about Trump's ties to Russia and alleged "perverted sexual" acts.

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00:00 It's Benzinga and here's what's on the block.

00:02 A UK judge dismissed former US President Donald Trump's lawsuit against Orbis Business Intelligence

00:07 founded by former British spy Christopher Steele.

00:09 Trump had accused Orbis and Steele of making shocking and scandalous claims in a dossier

00:13 that were false and harmed his reputation.

00:15 Judge Karen Stain said there were no compelling reasons to allow the case to proceed, effectively

00:19 dismissing the lawsuit.

00:20 The dossier in question contained unverified allegations about Trump's ties to Russia and

00:24 alleged perverted sexual acts.

00:26 The US lawyer argued the claims were inaccurate and caused personal and reputational damage.

00:30 The judge agreed with Orbis that the dossier was not meant for public release and Trump

00:33 delayed too long to pursue legal action.

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