The BBC is seeking to subpoena members of Donald Trump’s family as part of a lawsuit connected to Panorama, arguing that they may hold relevant information about his state of mind during a speech outside the US Capitol on 6 January 2021.
Lawyers acting for the broadcaster contend that Trump’s relatives “have personal knowledge” of his intentions when he addressed supporters on the day of the Capitol events. The request forms part of the legal proceedings surrounding the Panorama case.
The material supplied does not identify which family members the BBC is seeking to subpoena, nor does it set out the precise nature of the claims in the lawsuit. It also does not state whether a court has ruled on the request.
If granted, the subpoenas would be intended to obtain evidence from the family members identified by the BBC’s legal team. The latest known position is that the broadcaster is pursuing the subpoenas as part of its case.
