Defamation

Trump’s False Claims About E. Jean Carroll Draw Attention as Lawyers Monitor Defamation Remarks

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New York City, New York – Lawyers representing E. Jean Carroll, the writer who accused Donald Trump of sexual assault, are closely monitoring the former president’s recent comments about their client. Trump falsely claimed that he did not know who Carroll was, prompting her attorney, Shawn Crowley, to assert that they are paying attention to his remarks. Crowley made the statement during an interview with MSNBC’s Jen Psaki, who pointed out that Trump is indeed aware of Carroll’s identity. Last year, a jury ruled that Trump must pay Carroll $5 million in damages for sexual … Read more

Donald Trump’s Fight Against $83.3 Million Defamation Penalty Requires High-Value Collateral and Insurance Bond

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New York, USA – Former President Donald Trump is set to challenge the $83.3 million defamation penalty imposed by a federal jury in the E. Jean Carroll case. However, before pursuing an appeal, Trump will need to pay the amount in question to the court. This poses a challenge for Trump, as the hefty sum exceeds what most individuals, even the extremely wealthy, have readily available. To meet this requirement, Trump will likely need to obtain an appeal bond, a specialized form of insurance that demands substantial collateral. Trump will not be able to simply … Read more

Climate Scientist Michael Mann Awarded $1M in Defamation Case Against Conservative Writers

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Washington, D.C. – Climate scientist Michael Mann has been awarded $1 million by a jury in a defamation trial against two conservative writers. The lawsuit, filed 12 years ago, was prompted by the writers’ comparison of Mann’s global warming depictions to those of a convicted child molester. Mann, a professor of climate science at the University of Pennsylvania, gained prominence for his “hockey stick” graph illustrating a warming planet. However, his work also attracted skeptics, including the defendants in this case. The trial centered around comments made by the writers regarding Mann’s research. In 2012, … Read more

Jamaal Bowman’s Campaign Threatens Defamation Lawsuit Over False Accusation of Hamas Funding

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City & State NY reported that the campaign for Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y) is considering a defamation lawsuit against his opponent, Westchester County Executive George Latimer, over an accusation that Bowman received money from Hamas. A lawyer representing the Bowman campaign sent a letter to the Latimer campaign demanding a retraction of the false accusation. The letter states that the accusation is a violation of the Federal Election Campaign Act and could be considered defamation. According to the Black Westchester magazine, Latimer made the accusation while speaking at an event where he was questioned about … Read more