Donald Trump's $15billion lawsuit against The New York Times has been thrown out just four days after it was filed - by a judge who said the complaint was too long and petty. Any future filings must be limited to 40 pages, The New York Times reported. Judge Merryday - who was appointed by President George H.W. Bush - blasted the president for waiting until the 80th page of his lawsuit to formally accuse the paper of defamation. He also told Trump that, despite being president, plaintiffs are supposed to 'fairly, precisely, directly, soberly, and economically' tell defendants in complaints why they are being sued.

Source: The Times September 20, 2025 13:59 UTC