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Donald Trump’s Lawyers Push for New Trial to Contest Defamation Verdict by E. Jean Carroll

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New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers are seeking a new trial to give him an opportunity to present his case to a jury regarding his controversial treatment of writer E. Jean Carroll after she accused him of sexual assault five years ago. The lawyers are requesting this new trial in light of their ongoing challenges to the $83.3 million awarded to Carroll in January by a Manhattan jury. This award brings the total owed by Trump to Carroll to $88.3 million, following an additional $5 million awarded to Carroll by another jury … Read more

Former President Trump Seeks New Trial or Reduced Damages in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Case

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Manhattan, New York City – Former President Donald Trump is seeking a new trial or a substantial reduction in the $83.3 million in damages awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll in her defamation case. Trump’s lawyers argue that U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan limited the former president’s defense during his brief testimony, which lasted less than five minutes. They claim that this restriction influenced the jury’s verdict, making a new trial necessary. Trump’s legal team filed a 44-page document, affirming that the court restricted the scope of Trump’s testimony just before he took the stand. … Read more

Trump’s False Claims About E. Jean Carroll Draw Attention as Lawyers Monitor Defamation Remarks

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New York City, New York – Lawyers representing E. Jean Carroll, the writer who accused Donald Trump of sexual assault, are closely monitoring the former president’s recent comments about their client. Trump falsely claimed that he did not know who Carroll was, prompting her attorney, Shawn Crowley, to assert that they are paying attention to his remarks. Crowley made the statement during an interview with MSNBC’s Jen Psaki, who pointed out that Trump is indeed aware of Carroll’s identity. Last year, a jury ruled that Trump must pay Carroll $5 million in damages for sexual … Read more

Roberta Kaplan: The Fearless Advocate Who Took on E. Jean Carroll and Faced Off Against Trump

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Roberta Kaplan, a prominent attorney based in New York City, has emerged as a key figure in two high-profile legal battles. She recently represented E. Jean Carroll, an author who accused former President Donald Trump of sexual assault. Additionally, Kaplan has clashed with Trump over her involvement in several cases challenging his policies. Kaplan’s role as Carroll’s lawyer drew national attention to the allegations against Trump. Carroll accused the former president of raping her in a New York City department store in the 1990s. Kaplan played a crucial role in Carroll’s defamation lawsuit against Trump, … Read more