The Perils of Subpoena Abuse Exposed by Trump's Lawsuit Against the BBC The BBC's attempt to subpoena members of Donald Trump's family in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster has sparked a heated debate about the limits of investigative journalism and the power of subpoenas.
On its surface, this case appears to be another iteration of the ongoing feud between Trump and the media. However, as court filings reveal, the process has been marred by controversy.
Representatives for the BBC's legal team faced resistance at every turn, from being refused entry at police checkpoints to being told that the "legal department" was not available on certain days.