Defamatory

Trump Faces Trial as Jury Determines Financial Consequences for Defamatory Comments

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New York City, NY – Former President Donald Trump appeared in court for the start of a trial on Tuesday, facing a defamation lawsuit brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. Trump was absent from the previous trial in May, where he was found liable for sexually abusing Carroll and ordered to pay $5 million in damages. The current trial will solely focus on the amount of money Trump must pay Carroll for his comments about her during his presidency in 2019. Before jury selection began, it was established that Trump had sexually assaulted Carroll, a … Read more

High Court Takes Strong Stance against Lawyer’s Defamatory Claims, Emphasizing the Need for Accountability

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Lucknow, India – The high court of Lucknow, India has taken a strong stance against a lawyer who made defamatory accusations against several judges. In its verdict, the court emphasized the need to address such actions firmly, considering the lawyer’s role as an officer of the court. The lawyer had filed a plea before a single judge of the high court in July 2022, alleging that multiple judges were engaging in arbitrary, whimsical, and biased behavior. Furthermore, he had specifically named these judges in his petition. The high court’s response was clear – it would … Read more