A federal judge in Florida has dismissed President Donald Trump's $15 billion libel lawsuit against the New York Times just days after it was filed.
A federal judge in Florida dismissed President Donald Trump's $15 billion libel lawsuit against the New York Times just days after it was filed, according to Bloomberg News.
U.S. District Judge Stephen Merriday ruled that Trump's lawsuit "plainly and inexcusably" violates judicial rules requiring "short, simple, and direct" claims.
The judge described the lawsuit as containing "repetitive," "excessive," and "flowery" allegations and details that do not meet the court's standards.
Despite the dismissal, Judge Merriday allowed Trump's legal team to refile a redacted version of the lawsuit within the next month.