A Florida judge has ordered Donald Trump to release financial records to the BBC as part of its defense against his $10 billion defamation lawsuit. The lawsuit stems from a "Panorama" episode that allegedly manipulated sections of Trump's Jan. 6, 2021 speech. The judge's ruling, considered a "partial success" for the BBC, compels the release of records from the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust. This decision is part of the discovery phase where both parties exchange evidence. The BBC has provided extensive documentation, while Trump's team has offered limited "sham production." Trump's lawyers accuse the BBC of a "fishing expedition," while the BBC cites a letter from its chairman that acknowledged the episode "unintentionally created the impression" of Trump calling for violence. The judge's ruling allows the BBC to examine the finances of over 400 companies within the Trump family trust. Trump's legal team claims the BBC maliciously doctored his speech to interfere with the 2024 election. The BBC has sought to dismiss the case, arguing the documentary was not broadcast in the U.S. and that Trump's 2024 election victory proves no reputational harm. The BBC also argues Florida lacks jurisdiction, as the program was intended for a UK audience and geo-blocked in the U.S. This legal battle arises from a controversy surrounding the "Panorama" episode, which aired a week before the 2024 U.S. presidential election.