BBC spokesperson

“We are surprised by this decision but respect the Court's authority and note the case will now proceed to the next stage.”

BBC spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-11

A BBC spokesperson responded to Judge Kuntz's ruling allowing Trump's defamation case to proceed.

“We remain confident in our position and will continue to respond through the proper legal process.”

BBC spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-11

The BBC spokesperson added a further statement about the broadcaster's confidence in its legal position.

“We published a detailed report in January 2025 into how complaints about Russell Brand’s conduct were handled. This looked at eight allegations of misconduct while he worked here between 2006 and 2008. It was of great concern to us that some people felt unable to raise concerns about Brand’s behaviour,”

BBC spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-08

The BBC issued a statement after Brand's conviction about its detailed report into complaints about his conduct.