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Court Upholds E. Jean Carroll’s $83 Million Defamation Victory Over Trump, Declaring No One Is Above the Law

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New York, N.Y. — A federal appeals court has upheld a significant defamation ruling against former President Donald Trump, affirming that he must pay a staggering $83 million to writer E. Jean Carroll. The decision solidifies a jury’s earlier finding that Trump’s comments about Carroll were not only defamatory but also carried a high degree of reprehensibility. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stated that Trump did not present sufficient grounds to reconsider prior rulings on presidential immunity. The panel determined that both the district court’s decisions and the jury’s damages verdict were justified. … Read more

Cryan Champions ‘Daniel’s Law’ Persistence, Declaring Its Enduring Value in Protecting Privacy

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TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey state legislators are actively pushing for heightened protections for judges and their families following distressing incidents that have highlighted vulnerabilities in their personal security. This movement seeks to extend “Daniel’s Law,” an existing statute named posthumously to honor Daniel Anderl, the son of a federal judge who tragically lost his life in a violent attack at their family home in 2020. The law initially enacted aimed to shield the personal information of judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers from being publicly accessible. However, the proposed expansion, spearheaded by State Sen. … Read more

Former Conservative Federal Judge Accuses Trump of ‘Declaring War’ on Judicial System

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Washington, D.C. – Tensions between former U.S. President Donald Trump and the federal judiciary are escalating, according to remarks from a well-regarded conservative former judge. The criticism underscores a growing concern over Trump’s perceived attitude toward judicial authority and potential implications on democratic institutions. J. Michael Luttig, who served on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, recently expressed concerns that Trump’s actions and rhetoric suggest an adversarial stance against the judicial system. Luttig, appointed by former President George H.W. Bush, has historically been revered in conservative circles, making his critiques particularly notable. Luttig’s criticisms … Read more