Judge Denies Trump's Bid to Depose Murdoch in WSJ Defamation Suit

Judge Darrin P. Gayles granted a request from lawyers representing Murdoch and other defendants to pause discovery in the case, meaning Trump's efforts to gather evidence, including a deposition from Murdoch, will be put on hold while the court considers the defendants' motion to dismiss the lawsuit. The order was issued after a hearing on Wednesday, August 5, where lawyers returned to court over Trump's legal battle with The Wall Street Journal and Murdoch. "Defendants' Motion to Stay Discovery" was granted, according to the judge's order, which stated: All discovery in this matter is stayed pending the Court's ruling on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint. The ruling marks the third time discovery has been paused during the course of the case.