Judge Blocks Donald Trump’s Third Bid to Depose Rupert Murdoch

A judge has halted Donald Trump's most recent effort to compel Rupert Murdoch to provide a deposition as part of his defamation lawsuit against the owner of The Wall Street Journal and its journalists. Judge Darrin P. Gayles granted the request from Murdoch's legal team to pause discovery in the case, which means Trump's attempts to gather evidence, such as a deposition from Murdoch, will be temporarily halted while the court reviews the defendants' motion to dismiss the lawsuit.

Trump's legal representatives argued that Murdoch, who is 95 years old and has recently experienced significant health scares, should be deposed promptly. This order came after a hearing on Wednesday, August 5, during which lawyers returned to court over Trump's ongoing legal battle with The Wall Street Journal and Murdoch. The judge's ruling marks the third time discovery has been paused during the course of the case.