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A federal court in the United States has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former President Trump against CNN.
Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against CNN in October. (picture alliance / EPA / Erik S. Lesser)
The court found that the statements on the station that Trump objected to were opinions – but not false allegations of fact. This is not punishable.
Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against CNN in October, seeking $475 million in damages.
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