Landmark Verdict: Jury Awards E. Jean Carroll $83 Million in Defamation Case Against Trump

Former President Donald Trump has been ordered by a jury to pay $83 million in defamation damages to E. Jean Carroll, a writer and columnist. The decision was made by a jury in the state of New York. Carroll accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in the mid-1990s, which he denied. The defamation lawsuit was initiated by Carroll after Trump publicly denied knowing her and called her claims “totally false” and politically motivated. The trial, which took place over a period of several weeks, involved witnesses testifying on both sides. The jury deliberated for multiple … Read more

Renowned IP Trial Lawyer Timothy Carroll Joins Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, Boosting Federal Court and International Expertise

San Francisco, CA – Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, a prominent law firm, welcomed Timothy Carroll as a partner and lead intellectual property trial attorney on Wednesday. Carroll, previously with Venable LLP, brings a wealth of experience in federal court and U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) proceedings. Carroll’s addition to the team further strengthens Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP’s capabilities in handling complex IP litigation cases. With his expertise, the firm is well-positioned to navigate the intricate legal landscape surrounding intellectual property disputes. Having built a stellar reputation for himself, Carroll is regarded as one … Read more

E. Jean Carroll Defamation Trial Approaches Trump’s Testimony: Accusers and ‘Access Hollywood’ Tape Excluded

NEW YORK – A lawyer representing advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, who has accused Donald Trump of sexual abuse, has announced that the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape and testimony from two other women will not be presented to a New York jury considering defamation damages. Attorney Roberta Kaplan stated that this development could potentially pave the way for Trump to testify in court as early as Monday, just one day prior to the New Hampshire primary. The jury is currently deliberating whether Trump should pay more in damages to Carroll than the $5 million that … Read more

Carroll v. Trump: Second Defamation Trial Begins as E. Jean Carroll Seeks $10 Million in Damages

NEW YORK, NY – E. Jean Carroll’s second defamation trial against former President Donald Trump is set to begin on Tuesday. Carroll alleges that Trump defamed her by accusing her of lying about a sexual assault that allegedly took place in the mid-1990s. In a previous trial, a jury already found Trump liable for defamation in relation to the same accusation. The trial, known as “Carroll I,” was delayed due to legal challenges from Trump, but it has now cleared all hurdles and is ready to proceed. Carroll is seeking $10 million in damages for … Read more