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US Appeals Court Affirms $5 Million Verdict Against Donald Trump for Sexual Abuse and Defamation of Columnist E. Jean Carroll

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NEW YORK — In a significant affirmation of a previous court decision, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld a $5 million judgment against former President Donald Trump. The verdict, handed down by a Manhattan jury earlier this year, compensated E. Jean Carroll for claims of defamation and sexual abuse that she alleged occurred in a New York department store in the mid-1990s. Carroll, a former magazine columnist, contended during her 2023 trial that Trump sexually assaulted her after they entered a dressing room together in 1996. Despite Trump’s absences from the trial, … Read more

Unveiling the Hidden Influence: How Party Affiliation Shapes Judicial Outcomes, Reveals Washington Post Columnist

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Washington, D.C. – A recent column in The Washington Post has sparked a discussion surrounding the inclusion of a judge’s appointing president in legal media. Ruth Marcus, the author of the column, defended the practice as a standard convention in the industry. She received an email from an unnamed federal appeals court judge, nominated by President Ronald Reagan, expressing their disagreement with this approach. This exchange has led to a broader conversation about the relevance of party affiliation when reporting on judicial decisions. Marcus addressed the judge’s contentions by citing research conducted by Harvard Law … Read more

Former President Donald Trump Ordered to Pay $83.3 Million in Defamation Lawsuit: Advise Columnist Victorious

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New York, NY – A federal civil jury has ruled that former President Donald Trump must pay advice columnist E. Jean Carroll a staggering $83.3 million for defaming her in 2019. The defamation lawsuit was filed after Trump denied Carroll’s allegations of sexual assault, asserting that “people should pay dearly for such false accusations.” The jury deliberated for just three hours before reaching the decision on Friday. Carroll’s lawyers sought significant damages against the former president, and they were not disappointed. The jury awarded Carroll $18.3 million in compensatory damages and an additional $65 million … Read more

Former Advice Columnist Awarded $83.3 Million in Lawsuit Against Donald Trump over Sexual Assault Allegations

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New York City, NY – Former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll has been awarded an additional $83.3 million in damages in her defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump. Carroll alleges that Trump damaged her reputation by calling her a liar after she accused him of sexual assault back in 1996. This is the second verdict in nine months that has supported Carroll’s claim and held Trump accountable for his actions. The recent verdict was delivered by a jury consisting of seven men and two women. Throughout the trial, Trump was present in the courtroom, … Read more