Defamation

Landmark Verdict: Jury Awards $5 Million in Sexual Abuse & Defamation Case Involving Prominent Public Figure

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NEW YORK CITY, NY – A federal judge in New York City has dismissed the defamation lawsuit brought by writer E. Jean Carroll against former President Donald Trump. This decision comes after a different jury awarded Carroll $5 million in May for Trump’s alleged sexual abuse in 1996, but found no evidence to support her claim of rape. In her 2019 memoir, Carroll revealed her allegations against Trump, prompting him to publicly deny the incident and accuse her of fabricating the story for personal gain. The former president’s comments led Carroll to file a defamation … Read more

Former President Trump Faces Civil Defamation Trial for Sexual Assault Allegations: What Additional Damages Does He Owe E. Jean Carroll?

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New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump is facing a civil defamation trial brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of sexually assaulting her decades ago. The trial, which began on Tuesday, will determine if Trump owes Carroll additional damages for comments he made about her. Last year, a separate civil case found Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming Carroll, resulting in a $5 million judgment against him. However, this trial will concentrate solely on the question of additional damages for the separate comments made by Trump. During the opening statements, … Read more

E. Jean Carroll’s Defamation Trial Against Trump Moves Forward with Jury Selection

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The jury for the second defamation trial against former President Donald Trump, brought by author E. Jean Carroll, has been selected. The trial, taking place in New York City, involves accusations made by Carroll that Trump sexually assaulted her in the mid-1990s. The first trial was dismissed on the grounds that Trump’s statements denying the allegations were made within the scope of his official duties as president. Carroll’s case has garnered significant attention due to the high profile of the parties involved. Trump has denied the allegations and requested that the case be dismissed. However, … Read more

Donald Trump Faces Defamation Trial Over Sexual Abuse Allegations: Accuser’s Reputation on the Line

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NEW YORK—Former President Donald Trump displayed his frustration on Tuesday as the judge in his New York defamation trial informed potential jurors that a previous jury had already determined that he sexually assaulted a columnist in the 1990s. Trump left before opening statements, where the lawyer representing the columnist accused him of using his influential platform to destroy her reputation. Fresh off a political victory in the Iowa caucuses, Trump made a brief detour to a Manhattan courtroom for the penalty phase of a civil defamation lawsuit filed by E. Jean Carroll. Carroll claims that … Read more