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Trump Attorney Reverses Controversial Claim of Judge’s ‘Incestuous’ Conflict in E. Jean Carroll Case

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New York, NY – Alina Habba, one of Donald Trump’s attorneys, has retracted a recent claim regarding a judge’s alleged conflict of interest in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case against the former president. The claim, which suggested an “insane” and “incestuous” conflict, was based on the judge’s prior association with one of Carroll’s lawyers at a major law firm. However, Habba quickly rescinded her statement after realizing that she herself had briefly worked at the same firm as one of Carroll’s attorneys. The connection between Judge Lewis Kaplan and Roberta Kaplan, who represented Carroll, was … Read more

Carroll Trial’s Intriguing Twist: The Judge’s Curious Query on the Meaning of ‘M’ Leaves Jury Puzzled, Says Friend

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New York, NY – A judge overseeing a high-profile defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump asked the jury to clarify the meaning of the letter “M” in relation to the damages sought by the plaintiff, E. Jean Carroll. Carroll, a writer and media personality, accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the 1990s. The request for clarification provided a curious insight into the legal proceedings surrounding the case. During the trial, Carroll’s close friend, Jennifer Brennan, testified about a conversation she had in 2019 with Carroll, immediately after … Read more

Trump Seeks to Challenge $83.3 Million Defamation Award in E. Jean Carroll Lawsuit, Attorney Says

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New York City – Former President Donald Trump is expected to challenge the $83.3 million defamation award granted to E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in a department store changing room in the mid-1990s. Litigation attorney Colleen Kerwick predicts that Trump’s first course of action will involve filing post-trial motions to reduce the verdict. She explains that U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan could issue a conditional order of remittitur, giving Carroll the choice between accepting a reduced award or pursuing a new trial if the court deems the current verdict excessive. … Read more

Jury Awards E. Jean Carroll $83.3 Million in Landmark Defamation Case Against Former President Donald J. Trump

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New York City, NY – Former President Donald J. Trump has been ordered to pay writer E. Jean Carroll a staggering $83.3 million in her second defamation case against him. The jury’s verdict sends a clear message that every time Trump defamed Carroll by calling her a liar or disparaging her motives, he was perpetuating abuse. It revealed his belief that his wealth and power entitled him to treat her however he pleased. The damages awarded in the case were divided into compensatory and punitive damages. Compensatory damages, totaling $18.3 million, aim to compensate for … Read more