Bakersfield, CA, October 31, 2026 — A federal judge in Miami has dismissed a $10 billion lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump against The Wall Street Journal and its owner, Rupert Murdoch. The lawsuit, initiated over a news report concerning Trump’s alleged connections to Jeffrey Epstein, was dismissed by the court.

The legal action stemmed from a story published by The Wall Street Journal that detailed alleged ties between Donald Trump and Epstein. Trump’s legal team had pursued a substantial financial claim of $10 billion against the news organization and its proprietor.

The specific date of the lawsuit’s filing and the exact date of the judge’s dismissal were not provided in the available information. Similarly, the judge’s reasoning for dismissing the case has not been detailed. The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch were named as defendants in the suit.

Jeffrey Epstein, a financier with significant connections to prominent figures, faced numerous allegations of sex trafficking and abuse. His ties to various individuals in politics, business, and society have been the subject of extensive media coverage and legal scrutiny. The lawsuit by Donald Trump focused on the reporting of such connections.

The dismissal means that Donald Trump’s claim for $10 billion against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch will not proceed in its current form. Further details regarding the judicial proceedings or any potential appeals were not immediately available. The contractor’s name, if any were involved in the specific reporting or legal process leading to the dismissal, was not provided. The outcome of any related inspection or code violation status is also not detailed.

Story summarized from the original created by DAVE COLLINS, Associated Press on www.kget.com, see more information here.

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