Federal Appeals Court Confirms $5 Million Verdict Against President-elect Donald Trump in E. Jean Carroll Sexual Abuse Case, Denies Request for New Trial

NEW YORK — On Monday, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed a jury’s decision that holds President-elect Donald Trump responsible for the sexual abuse of columnist E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s. The court also dismissed Trump’s petition for a retrial, endorsing the original $5 million compensation to Carroll for damages related to defamation and sexual abuse. The trial in 2023 concluded with the jury finding Trump guilty of assaulting Carroll in a dressing room at the upscale Bergdorf Goodman department store in Manhattan. Additionally, the jury ruled that Trump defamed Carroll in … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Denies Trump’s Bid for New Trial in Sexual Abuse and Defamation Lawsuit Filed by E. Jean Carroll

NEW YORK — A federal appeals court has upheld a previous ruling that President-elect Donald Trump is not entitled to a new trial in a lawsuit where he was found liable for the sexual abuse and defamation of writer E. Jean Carroll. The decision comes after a thorough examination by the court, which dismissed Trump’s claims of judicial missteps negatively impacting his case. In the recent court filing, it was deliberated that U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Kaplan acted within his judicial duties, including allowing testimonies from two women who had similar allegations against Trump, … Read more

Judge Denies Jay-Z’s Motion to Dismiss Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Los Angeles, CA – A federal judge in California has denied a request by rap icon Jay-Z to dismiss a rape lawsuit brought against him, setting the stage for further legal proceedings to unfold. The suit, which was filed earlier this year, accuses the multiple Grammy Award-winning artist of sexually assaulting a woman identified only as Jane Doe during meetings in 2005 connected to her work with the music industry. Jay-Z, whose legal name is Shawn Carter, had sought to dismiss the lawsuit on several grounds, including arguments that the accusations were barred by statutes … Read more

Limestone County Court Rules on Belle Mina Quarry Development, Denies Injunction

ATHENS, Ala. — A proposal to develop a rock quarry in the Belle Mina area of Limestone County has stirred controversy among local residents and environmental activists. The plan, which involves the construction of a large-scale mining operation, recently faced a legal challenge aiming to halt its progress. However, Limestone County Judge Chad Wise denied the request for an injunction that would have temporarily suspended the development. This decision clears the way for the M&N Materials to proceed with the establishment of the quarry, which proponents argue will bring economic benefits to the region, including … Read more