A federal judge threw out Trump's $15 billion defamation and libel suit against the New York Times days after it was filed. U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday said a lawsuit is 'not a public forum for vituperation and invective.' WASHINGTON − A federal judge threw out President Donald Trump's $15 billion libel and defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, ruling it didn't provide a succinct complaint for the court to consider. The New York Times issued a statement welcoming the quick decision. "The New York Times will not be deterred by intimidation tactics.
