Defamation

Landmark Defamation Trial: Trump’s ‘Access Hollywood’ Tape and Accusers Excluded from New York Jury

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New York City, NY – A lawyer representing a writer who has accused former President Donald Trump of sexual abuse in the 1990s and subsequent defamation in 2019 has stated that the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape and the testimonies of two other women will not be presented to a New York jury during the ongoing defamation trial. The attorney, Roberta Kaplan, made the announcement on Saturday, revealing that this decision could potentially result in Trump testifying as early as Monday in Manhattan federal court. This timing aligns with the upcoming New Hampshire primary. The trial … Read more

Presidential Candidate to Testify in Defamation Case Involving Sexual Abuse Allegations

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MANHATTAN, New York – In a high-profile defamation case, a lawyer for a writer accusing former President Donald Trump of sexual abuse has revealed that the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape and testimony from two other women will not be presented to the jury. Attorney Roberta Kaplan made the announcement on Saturday, stating that the evidence will not be included in the trial to keep the focus on the central issues. The development means that Trump may testify in Manhattan federal court as early as Monday, just a day before the New Hampshire primary. The trial … Read more

South Carolina Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Former High School Coach in Defamation Case

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Moncks Corner, South Carolina – The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a former Berkeley High School head football coach and athletic director, Jeffrey L. Cruce, in a defamation lawsuit against the Berkeley County School District. The court’s decision reverses a previous ruling by a state appeals court. Cruce filed the lawsuit in 2017, alleging that a district employee had defamed his character. The initial jury awarded him $200,000 in damages, a decision that was reinstated by the Supreme Court. The district contended that Cruce, as a public official, was not entitled … Read more

Ex-White House Lawyer Slams Trump’s Courtroom Conduct in Defamation Trial

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New York City, NY – Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb has criticized Donald Trump’s behavior in a defamation trial involving magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll. Trump’s disruptive presence in the courtroom led to a reprimand from U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan. Carroll accused Trump of sexual assault and defamation for denying the allegations. During the trial, Judge Kaplan scolded Trump for his disruptive comments and defiance of orders. Cobb condemned Trump’s courtroom behavior and continuous denial of the assault. He also expressed empathy for Judge Kaplan’s frustration. In the ongoing defamation trial against … Read more