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"I do not see a scenario where Donald Trump spends one minute in jail."

"I would be surprised if we see a sentence of incarceration... [Trump] has no criminal record, it's a nonviolent crime."

"[T]here's no guarantees [Judge Merchan will not sentence Trump]."

"He could go to jail."

"I believe, if convicted, a sentence of incarceration is warranted and justified."

The judges "would likely sentence him to a term of incarceration."

"[I]t is substantially likely Judge Merchan will sentence Trump to jail or prison time."

"I think he almost definitely will receive a prison sentence... I could see Judge Merchan sentencing him to 24 months in jail."

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"The last thing I'd ever do is give myself a pardon."

"Under the fundamental rule that no one may be a judge in his own case, it would seem that the question should be answered in the negative."

Trump "would have no ability to pardon himself by law [because his case is not subject to a federal pardon]."

"He [Trump] absolutely cannot pardon himself."

"The answer has to be no."

Trump "could very well attempt to self-pardon, but it's entirely unclear how that would turn out."

"[T]he pardon power is virtually unlimited, completely discretionary. So, conceivably, he [Trump] could pardon himself."

There is every indication from Trump that he "more likely will pardon himself."

"[I]t becomes much likelier that, for the first time since the Constitution was ratified in 1789, a president will issue a pardon to himself, or at least try to."

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The BBC apologized to President Donald Trump for <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/bbc-whistleblower-exposes-misleading-trump-jan-edit">editing his Jan. 6, 2021 speech in a Panorama documentary</a>, with BBC Chair Samir Shah sending a personal letter to the White House expressing regret for the edit that created the impression of a direct call for violent action.

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The BBC apologized to President Donald Trump for editing his Jan. 6, 2021 speech in a Panorama documentary, with BBC Chair Samir Shah sending a personal letter to the White House expressing regret for the edit that created the impression of a direct call for violent action.

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/bbc-chief-and-news-ceo-resign-over-trump-speech-edit-scandal">Trump's lawyers threatened to sue the BBC for $1 billion in damages</a> unless the corporation issued a retraction, apologized and compensated him for what they described as overwhelming financial and reputational harm caused by the documentary.

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Trump's lawyers threatened to sue the BBC for $1 billion in damages unless the corporation issued a retraction, apologized and compensated him for what they described as overwhelming financial and reputational harm caused by the documentary.

The disputed documentary spliced together three quotes from two sections of Trump's speech that were delivered almost an hour apart, making it appear he urged supporters to march to the Capitol and "fight like hell" within one continuous statement.

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The disputed documentary spliced together three quotes from two sections of Trump's speech that were delivered almost an hour apart, making it appear he urged supporters to march to the Capitol and "fight like hell" within one continuous statement.

BBC Director General Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness resigned on Sunday following the controversy, with Turness stating that as CEO of BBC News and Current Affairs, "the buck stops with me."

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BBC Director General Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness resigned on Sunday following the controversy, with Turness stating that as CEO of BBC News and Current Affairs, "the buck stops with me."

The BBC has rejected Trump's demands for compensation, stating it strongly disagreed there was a basis for a defamation claim while confirming the documentary would not be rebroadcast on any BBC platforms in its original form.

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The BBC has rejected Trump's demands for compensation, stating it strongly disagreed there was a basis for a defamation claim while confirming the documentary would not be rebroadcast on any BBC platforms in its original form.

This comes as The Telegraph has also reported that BBC Newsnight also doctored Trump's speech in 2022, with the media outlet alleging that concerns were ignored by the BBC when the matter was initially raised.

This comes as The Telegraph has also reported that BBC Newsnight also doctored Trump's speech in 2022, with the media outlet alleging that concerns were ignored by the BBC when the matter was initially raised.

The BBC apologized to President Donald Trump for <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/bbc-whistleblower-exposes-misleading-trump-jan-edit">editing his January 6, 2021, speech in a Panorama documentary</a>, with BBC Chair Samir Shah sending a personal letter to the White House expressing regret for the edit that created the impression of a direct call for violent action.

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The BBC apologized to President Donald Trump for editing his January 6, 2021, speech in a Panorama documentary, with BBC Chair Samir Shah sending a personal letter to the White House expressing regret for the edit that created the impression of a direct call for violent action.

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The disputed documentary spliced together three quotes from two sections of Trump's speech that were delivered almost an hour apart, making it appear he urged supporters to march to the Capitol and fight like hell in one continuous statement.</span

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The disputed documentary spliced together three quotes from two sections of Trump's speech that were delivered almost an hour apart, making it appear he urged supporters to march to the Capitol and fight like hell in one continuous statement.

BBC Director General Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness resigned on Sunday following the controversy, with Turness stating that as CEO of BBC News and Current Affairs, the buck stops with her regarding the scandal damaging the BBC.</span

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BBC Director General Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness resigned on Sunday following the controversy, with Turness stating that as CEO of BBC News and Current Affairs, the buck stops with her regarding the scandal damaging the BBC.

The BBC rejected Trump's demands for compensation and stated it strongly disagreed there was a basis for a defamation claim, while confirming the documentary would not be rebroadcast on any BBC platforms in its original form.</span

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The BBC rejected Trump's demands for compensation and stated it strongly disagreed there was a basis for a defamation claim, while confirming the documentary would not be rebroadcast on any BBC platforms in its original form.

Legal experts noted Trump would face challenges taking the case to court, as deadlines for bringing the case in English courts expired more than a year ago and the documentary was not shown in the United States to American audiences.</span

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Legal experts noted Trump would face challenges taking the case to court, as deadlines for bringing the case in English courts expired more than a year ago and the documentary was not shown in the United States to American audiences.

The BBC made an honest editing error while condensing a lengthy speech for broadcast purposes and has appropriately apologized to Trump. The corporation maintains strong editorial standards and the edit was unintentional, not malicious. BBC leadership took responsibility by resigning, demonstrating accountability while defending the broadcaster's independence from political pressure.

The BBC made an honest editing error while condensing a lengthy speech for broadcast purposes and has appropriately apologized to Trump. The corporation maintains strong editorial standards and the edit was unintentional, not malicious. BBC leadership took responsibility by resigning, demonstrating accountability while defending the broadcaster's independence from political pressure.</span

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BBC apologises to Trump over edited speech but rejects compensation claim

BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but refuses to pay compensation

Why has Tim Davie resigned and what was the Trump documentary edit?

The BBC's systematic pattern of deceptive editing against Trump proves institutional bias runs deep at the corporation. Two separate programs doctored the same January 6 speech to falsely portray Trump as inciting violence, splicing statements made an hour apart to create fabricated quotes. When concerns were raised internally, BBC management dismissed them and refused to acknowledge editorial breaches.

The BBC's systematic pattern of deceptive editing against Trump proves institutional bias runs deep at the corporation. Two separate programs doctored the same January 6 speech to falsely portray Trump as inciting violence, splicing statements made an hour apart to create fabricated quotes. When concerns were raised internally, BBC management dismissed them and refused to acknowledge editorial breaches.</span

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It's easy to see why Trump wants to destroy the world's number one news source and a global standard-bearer for courageous journalism. The BBC stands for truth, balance and public service — values that threaten those who thrive on division. The BBC belongs to all of Britain. The U.K.'s leaders must unite to defend the broadcaster, vital for informed public debate and democratic culture, from political interference.

It's easy to see why Trump wants to destroy the world's number one news source and a global standard-bearer for courageous journalism. The BBC stands for truth, balance and public service — values that threaten those who thrive on division. The BBC belongs to all of Britain. The U.K.'s leaders must unite to defend the broadcaster, vital for informed public debate and democratic culture, from political interference.

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Analysis: Many factors, not just Trump, contributed to BBC resignations

There is a 75% chance there will be major civil unrest or rioting in America before 2031, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 75% chance there will be major civil unrest or rioting in America before 2031, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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BBC Apologizes to Trump Over Jan 6 Documentary Edit

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It's easy to see why Trump wants to destroy the world's number one news source and a global standard-bearer for courageous journalism. The BBC stands for truth, balance and public service – values that threaten those who thrive on division. The corporation has held its hands up and acknowledged the mistake it made – now is not the time to succumb to right-wing political pressure and tear down a core pillar of civic democracy.

It's easy to see why Trump wants to destroy the world's number one news source and a global standard-bearer for courageous journalism. The BBC stands for truth, balance and public service – values that threaten those who thrive on division. The corporation has held its hands up and acknowledged the mistake it made – now is not the time to succumb to right-wing political pressure and tear down a core pillar of civic democracy.

The BBC's systematic pattern of deceptive editing against Trump proves institutional bias runs deep at the corporation. Two separate programs doctored the same Jan. 6 speech to falsely portray Trump as inciting violence, splicing statements made an hour apart to create fabricated quotes. The BBC cannot be forgiven for this betrayal of its impartiality rules, with the whole organisation in need of radical reform.

The BBC's systematic pattern of deceptive editing against Trump proves institutional bias runs deep at the corporation. Two separate programs doctored the same Jan. 6 speech to falsely portray Trump as inciting violence, splicing statements made an hour apart to create fabricated quotes. The BBC cannot be forgiven for this betrayal of its impartiality rules, with the whole organisation in need of radical reform.

BBC Apologizes to Trump Over Jan 6 Documentary Edit

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