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Appeals Court Confirms $83 Million Verdict for Carroll in Landmark Case Against Trump

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New York — A federal appeals court has affirmed the $83 million jury award granted to E. Jean Carroll in her defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump. The ruling marks a significant moment in the legal battles stemming from Carroll’s allegations that Trump sexually assaulted her in the mid-1990s. The decision by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a jury’s finding that Trump defamed Carroll when he denied her claims and publicly disparaged her character. Carroll, a former magazine columnist, originally filed the lawsuit after Trump called her accusations “a complete con job” … Read more

Inside the Courtroom: E. Jean Carroll Reveals the Moment the Jury Shifted Against Trump

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NEW YORK — E. Jean Carroll, the writer who pursued a defamation case against former President Donald Trump, shared her insights following a jury’s decision in her favor. Carroll’s emotional testimony described moments during the trial that led her to feel the jury began to turn against Trump. During the trial, Carroll recounted her harrowing experience, detailing how the jury intently observed her demeanor as she testified. She likened the experience to an intense scrutiny, noting they “watched every single snore,” a metaphor emphasizing the focus and seriousness with which they approached the proceedings. Carroll … Read more

$83 Million Defamation Award Against Trump in E. Jean Carroll Case: Unlikely to Deter, Says Lawyer

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New York, NY — A New York City jury imposed an $83 million defamation penalty on former President Donald Trump this Friday, ruling that he had significantly marred the reputation of E. Jean Carroll after she claimed he sexually attacked her in a Manhattan department store decades ago. This substantial financial judgment marks a notable chapter in the highly publicized dispute between Trump and Carroll, suggesting the severity with which the court viewed the defamation allegations. The verdict aims to address whether such a hefty sum could serve as a deterrent against further derogatory remarks … Read more

Sudden Loss of Carroll County Attorney John Werden Stuns Community Ahead of ISAC Keynote Address

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Carroll County, Iowa – John Werden, a prominent figure and long-serving attorney in Carroll County, passed away this week at the age of 69. Werden’s death was sudden and occurred overnight in Des Moines, where he was scheduled to speak the following morning. Werden, who had a robust career in public service, was in Des Moines to address the Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) at their annual conference. His commitment to public service was evidenced by his active involvement in ISAC, where he had just been sworn in for the 2025 term in January. … Read more