The bbc, again.

[Wisbech Eagle]

And if he wins?

Does anyone seriously think he would win? I don’t think even he does! That’s not the point of any of these cases. For him it’s a cheap way to get publicity and present himself as a victim again to his gullible support base, whilst diverting attention away from the things he does. Most of his critics just settle to save costs. Some, like Michael Wolff refuse to and fight back. So too will the BBC. He has made his point by filing the case. He won’t want an actual trial that the world tells him he will lose, confirming his own instincts, despite his lawyers wanting to cream in their fees. I forecast that after a lot of bluster he will tell Keir Starmer that, “as a gesture of goodwill towards the UK he is withdrawing his totally justified claim”, whilst banning the BBC from the White Hiuse.

I think the fact that he claims that “he must do it” suggests he doesn’t have much faith in the prospects.

 

[PalazioVecchio]

Win or lose this will only damage the BBC's reputation.

only the thicks still believe the BBC is noble, worthy, honourable and good. Even the Cats & Dogs, in the street, know its beyond a joke.

 

[ASCPFC]

Does anyone seriously think he would win? I don’t think even he does! That’s not the point of any of these cases. For him it’s a cheap way to get publicity and present himself as a victim again to his gullible support base, whilst diverting attention away from the things he does. Most of his critics just settle to save costs. Some, like Michael Wolff refuse to and fight back. So too will the BBC. He has made his point by filing the case. He won’t want an actual trial that the world tells him he will lose, confirming his own instincts, despite his lawyers wanting to cream in their fees. I forecast that after a lot of bluster he will tell Keir Starmer that, “as a gesture of goodwill towards the UK he is withdrawing his totally justified claim”, whilst banning the BBC from the White Hiuse.

I think the fact that he claims that “he must do it” suggests he doesn’t have much faith in the prospects.

I expect it to be settled out of court.

 

[Wisbech Eagle]

The case is being held in Florida where a jury will decide. It is out of date to be held in the UK and would not be decided by a jury, so the process for settling this is different in both locations. He will win in the US but how any settlement is enforced I’m not sure. Probably the BBC will be banned from the US until payment is made, or until the political wind changes direction.

I know that it is filed in Florida in front of a Judge Trump appointed. Trump has requested a jury trial but I strongly suspect the BBC lawyers to ask the Judge to dismiss the case at the outset saying there is not one to answer.

With everyone suggesting that Trump’s chances of success are slim to non existent I think there is a good chance we will not see an actual trial.

 

[Wisbech Eagle]

I expect it to be settled out of court.

I don’t.

I expect the BBC to resist this, quietly but firmly.

 

[Wisbech Eagle]

only the thicks still believe the BBC is noble, worthy, honourable and good. Even the Cats & Dogs, in the street, know its beyond a joke.

Then there are a huge number of “thicks” out there. In your wonderfully objective and well informed opinion of course.

 

[ASCPFC]

I don’t.

I expect the BBC to resist this, quietly but firmly.

Just ends up cheaper to settle. They should have already offered a small amount and a huge apology in a documentary. Then it would all be over. Trump would love his own one hour special wouldn't he. About how great he is. The obvious thing to do.

 

[Teddy Eagle]

I know that it is filed in Florida in front of a Judge Trump appointed. Trump has requested a jury trial but I strongly suspect the BBC lawyers to ask the Judge to dismiss the case at the outset saying there is not one to answer.

With everyone suggesting that Trump’s chances of success are slim to non existent I think there is a good chance we will not see an actual trial.

Presumably the argument will be that since the DG and the Head of News lost their jobs over the issue there is very much as case to answer.

 

[Badger11]

Presumably the argument will be that since the DG and the Head of News lost their jobs over the issue there is very much as case to answer.

I really shouldn't be surprised but the reaction of some media outlets and social media is just so TDS.

They are outraged that Trump is suing, how dare he.

Except the BBC has acknowledged their wrong doing. Trump has every right to sue for libel whether he wins is another matter. If he loses my guess is that it will be not because the BBC is the arbiter of truth but because the show wasn't shown in the USA or Trump could not prove the BBC lies were malicious.

As I said in a previous post even if the BBC wins it will damage their reputation. This case is not about did the BBC lie, that has already been established. This case is about whether Trump can prove it caused him damage in Florida.

Trump has every right to sue. If GB News slandered Two Tier the same voices would be urging him to sue.

 

[Wisbech Eagle]

Presumably the argument will be that since the DG and the Head of News lost their jobs over the issue there is very much as case to answer.

It isn’t any part of the argument. Though that won’t stop the Trump team trying to make it part.

They resigned over the way the acknowledged mistake was handled. A mistake that has been apologised for. This argument is about damage to reputation and financial loss as a consequence. Such huge damage that he won the election and has been milking it ever since.

He is going to need a lot of luck. Even with a Judge he appointed in a State he lives in.

 

[ASCPFC]

It isn’t any part of the argument. Though that won’t stop the Trump team trying to make it part.

They resigned over the way the acknowledged mistake was handled. A mistake that has been apologised for. This argument is about damage to reputation and financial loss as a consequence. Such huge damage that he won the election and has been milking it ever since.

He is going to need a lot of luck. Even with a Judge he appointed in a State he lives in.

Not really because of the obvious reality of legal fees. That's why these are always settled. Well over 90% of cases in the US as it stands.

 

[kevlee]

Not really because of the obvious reality of legal fees. That's why these are always settled. Well over 90% of cases in the US as it stands.

I heard a US lawyer on the radio saying he expected the case to settle for maybe $5m.
The suggestions that the case would.cost $50m in fees is rubbish, believe me.
The case should settle, so long as neither party starts saying‘it’s a matter of principle’. If that’s happens it’s payday for the lawyers and the risk is more on Trump than the BBC because the case isn’t rock solid for sure.

 

[Stirlingsays]

No way Trump would settle for five million.

Personally I think the smallest figure would be ten or twenty.

Trump would be far more comfortable going to trial.

Win or lose the BBC's bias has cost the nation money.

 

[Teddy Eagle]

Apologies for leaving Trump out of it for a while but here is the BBCs Christmas night line up.
Making their usual effort to entertain the nation.
BBC 1
5.30 Strictly Come Dancing
6.45 Michael McIntyre's Christmas Wheel
7.45 EastEnders
8.15 Call the Midwife
9.15 Amandaland
9.45 EastEnders
10.15 Mrs. Brown's Boys
11.00 Absolutely Fabulous

BBC 2
6.00 Dad's Army (1975)
6.40 Keeping up Appearances (1994)
7.30 Morecambe and Wise (1968)
8.10 Morecambe and Wise (1975)
9.15 Jaws (1975)

 

[Stirlingsays]

Apologies for leaving Trump out of it for a while but here is the BBCs Christmas night line up.
Making their usual effort to entertain the nation.
BBC 1
5.30 Strictly Come Dancing
6.45 Michael McIntyre's Christmas Wheel
7.45 EastEnders
8.15 Call the Midwife
9.15 Amandaland
9.45 EastEnders
10.15 Mrs. Brown's Boys
11.00 Absolutely Fabulous

BBC 2
6.00 Dad's Army (1975)
6.40 Keeping up Appearances (1994)
7.30 Morecambe and Wise (1968)
8.10 Morecambe and Wise (1975)
9.15 Jaws (1975)

Jaws....good movie.

BBC 2 doing the greatest hits.
BBC 1.....D listers.

 

[Teddy Eagle]

Jaws....good movie.

BBC 2 doing the greatest hits.
BBC 1.....D listers.

The BBC like Jaws too - they're showing it again on BBC4 on New Year's Eve.

 

[Spindle]

Worth it to just see little Jimmy get walloped by the great white

 

[Teddy Eagle]

Worth it to just see little Jimmy get walloped by the great white

Very festive.

 

[Stirlingsays]

Very festive.

Chomp chomp.

 

[Teddy Eagle]

Chomp chomp.

Isn't that the Stanley Baxter story?