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00:02Donald Trump sued the Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones in federal court on Friday,
00:06according to Reuters. The lawsuit seeks $10 billion per count over a report linking him
00:10to Jeffrey Epstein. The legal experts say the case may be dismissed because Trump did not comply
00:14with Florida's five-day notice rule for defamation suits. Even if refiled,
00:18the lawsuit must meet the high actual malice standard, which requires proving the journal
00:23knowingly published false information. The journal said it stands by its reporting
00:26and will vigorously defend itself. Experts noted the damages sought are likely a publicity move
00:31and said Trump's repeated lawsuits against media outlets could show press coverage
00:35despite mixed success in court. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.
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