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A Florida federal judge dismissed Donald Trump's $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.

The lawsuit targeted four Times journalists and claimed articles and a book about Trump’s finances and public image were defamatory.

The Times called the lawsuit meritless, while Trump’s legal team said they will revise and resubmit the complaint according to court instructions.

A Florida federal judge on Friday tossed out a $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump against The New York Times.

Court documents obtained by The Associated Press showed the lawsuit was filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Florida.

Judge tosses lawsuit filed by Trump against The New York Times

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U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday ruled

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