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Trump Makes Bold Return to Campaign Trail Amidst $83.3 Million Controversy: What’s Next for E. Jean Carroll?

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LEXINGTON, Kentucky – Former President Donald Trump made his first public appearance on Saturday since being ordered by a New York jury to pay $83.3 million to writer E. Jean Carroll in a defamation lawsuit. Speaking at a rally in Lexington, Trump continued to deny all accusations of sexual assault, calling them “fictional stories.” The event, held at the Rupp Arena, marked the beginning of what appears to be another presidential campaign. Trump’s appearance drew in thousands of energetic supporters, many of whom donned “Make America Great Again” hats and waved Trump banners. The crowd … Read more

Hit-and-Run: Dump Truck Leaves Woman Seriously Injured on Florida Highway

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ORANGE PARK, Fla. – A 48-year-old woman sustained serious injuries in a hit-and-run involving a dump truck early on Saturday morning. The incident occurred at the intersection of Blanding Boulevard and Kingsley Avenue. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the victim was driving a Toyota Camry when she was rear-ended by the dump truck, which then fled the scene. Authorities have provided a description of the dump truck, stating that it is likely to have damage on the front end, as well as the passenger side headlight and side mirror. The Florida Highway Patrol is … Read more

Groundbreaking Documentary ‘Daughters’ Wins Top Honors at Sundance Film Festival

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PARK CITY, Utah – Filmmaker Angela Patton received the Festival Favorite Award at the Sundance Film Festival’s 40th edition for her documentary “Daughters.” Accepting the award on Friday, Patton expressed hesitation in making the film, citing the lack of representation for black women’s voices. However, she emphasized the importance of sharing stories that are often unheard and unseen. “Daughters” follows the lives of four girls in Washington, D.C., as they prepare for a daddy-daughter dance with their incarcerated fathers. The documentary explores themes of race, the U.S. criminal justice system, families, and girl power. The … Read more

Trump’s Lawyers Discover Hidden Conflict of Interest in $83.3 Million Verdict Appeal

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NEW YORK CITY, NY – Donald Trump’s legal team plans to utilize a previously undisclosed “conflict of interest” between E. Jean Carroll’s lawyer and the judge overseeing her defamation case against the former president as grounds for their appeal against the massive $83.3 million jury verdict, according to sources familiar with the matter. Trump attorney Alina Habba stated that she was unaware of the connection between Manhattan federal Judge Lewis Kaplan and Carroll’s lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, until recently. The two had reportedly worked together in the 1990s at a prominent law firm. Habba argues that … Read more