In a fresh legal development, former U.S. President Donald Trump’s legal team is gearing up to present their case at London’s High Court on Monday. Their argument centers around Trump’s pursuit of a lawsuit against the British private investigations firm, Orbis Business Intelligence. This lawsuit is rooted in alleged breaches of data protection related to a document authored by former British intelligence officer Christopher Steele.
The document in question, widely known as the “Steele dossier,” contained explosive claims linking Trump’s 2016 election campaign to Russia. Among its allegations were assertions that Trump had engaged in salacious activities monitored by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB). However, it’s important to note that many of these allegations were never substantiated, and Trump has consistently dismissed them as part of what he characterizes as Steele’s “fake dossier.”
In their court filings, Trump categorically denies the allegations laid out in the Steele dossier. This includes any involvement in inappropriate behavior in Russia and any payment of bribes to Russian officials for business gains. Trump’s legal team is seeking compensation for the personal and reputational harm they argue he has suffered due to the “false, intrusive, and damaging allegations about his personal life.”
On the other side of the legal battle, Orbis is actively working to have the lawsuit dismissed, asserting that it lacks a realistic chance of success. This move is based on a High Court order dated June 9. Orbis’s application for dismissal will be the focus of a two-day hearing commencing on Monday.
The lawsuit against Orbis is just one among several legal challenges that Donald Trump is currently facing. In addition to this case, he and his family business are embroiled in a lawsuit initiated by the New York attorney general’s office. This lawsuit has the potential to significantly impact Trump’s business empire and centers on allegations that he inflated his net worth to secure more favorable loan and insurance terms.
Furthermore, Trump is grappling with four separate sets of criminal charges, including accusations in a federal court in Washington that he conspired to obstruct the certification of Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory. Despite these legal entanglements, Trump maintains his position as the leading contender for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Many Republican voters have rallied behind Trump, echoing his claims that he is the target of a political witch hunt by the Democrats.
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