Defamation

Robbie Kaplan’s Genius Question Destroys Alina Habba’s Argument in Trump Defamation Trial

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New York City, NY – E. Jean Carroll’s lawyer effectively countered an argument made by Alina Habba, former President Donald Trump’s counsel, during the ongoing civil defamation trial. The trial, which took place over two days, aims to determine additional claims and damages owed to Carroll, a former Elle columnist, who already won a $5 million defamation lawsuit against Trump. Habba questioned Carroll about the online harassment and threats she received, arguing that they were not necessarily linked to Trump’s disparaging remarks. However, Carroll disagreed, stating that some of the harassment she experienced was directly … Read more

Jury Selection Begins as Judge Denies Trump’s Request to Suspend Defamation Trial for Mother-in-Law’s Funeral

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NEW YORK (AP) – Jury selection began on Tuesday in a New York courtroom for a defamation trial involving former President Donald Trump. The trial centers around columnist E. Jean Carroll’s claims that Trump sexually abused her in the 1990s. Trump had requested to suspend the trial to attend the funeral of his mother-in-law, but the judge denied his request. The courtroom exchange between Trump’s lawyers and Judge Lewis A. Kaplan grew combative as they discussed the evidence in the case and Trump’s desire to attend the funeral. This phase of the trial focuses on … Read more

Judge Warns Trump: Behave or Be Booted from Defamation Trial, Reports Say

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New York – Donald Trump was warned by a federal judge on Wednesday that he could be removed from the courtroom if he continued to make comments that the jury could hear during writer E. Jean Carroll’s second defamation case against him, according to multiple reports. This incident occurred on the second day of the trial while Carroll, a former magazine columnist, was giving her testimony. Trump was reportedly heard calling the case a “witch hunt” and dismissing it as a “con job,” which prompted the attorney for Carroll to raise a complaint. U.S. District … Read more

Carroll v. Trump: Second Defamation Trial Begins as E. Jean Carroll Seeks $10 Million in Damages

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NEW YORK, NY – E. Jean Carroll’s second defamation trial against former President Donald Trump is set to begin on Tuesday. Carroll alleges that Trump defamed her by accusing her of lying about a sexual assault that allegedly took place in the mid-1990s. In a previous trial, a jury already found Trump liable for defamation in relation to the same accusation. The trial, known as “Carroll I,” was delayed due to legal challenges from Trump, but it has now cleared all hurdles and is ready to proceed. Carroll is seeking $10 million in damages for … Read more