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The legal proceedings are set in Florida, where the BBC might argue that their alleged defamation occurred outside US jurisdiction. If the UK broadcaster attempts to fight the lawsuit, they risk substantial financial exposure, possibly forcing them to seek government bailout or resort to budget cuts—an unpleasant scenario for taxpayers.
The entire episode underscores a broader clash over free speech, media influence, and the political narrative, with the BBC now caught in a battle between defending journalistic independence and protecting government interests.