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Federal Court Upholds $83.3 Million Defamation Ruling Against Trump in E. Jean Carroll Case

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NEW YORK — A federal appeals court has upheld an $83.3 million jury verdict against former President Donald Trump for defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. The court ruled on Monday that Trump’s actions regarding Carroll’s accusations of a decades-old rape in a Manhattan department store constituted defamation. This ruling comes after a jury also found Trump liable for sexual abuse related to the same incident. In its unanimous decision, a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit dismissed Trump’s assertion that a Supreme Court decision regarding presidential immunity should shield … Read more

Federal Judge Rules Against Stonewall Jackson Name Restoration at Shenandoah School, Citing Student Rights

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WINCHESTER, Va. — A federal judge has ruled that renaming a Shenandoah Valley school after Confederate General Stonewall Jackson infringes on the rights of students. The decision comes amid ongoing debates over the legacy of Confederate figures in public spaces. The ruling was made by U.S. District Judge Norman K. Moon, who found that restoring Jackson’s name to the school would violate the First Amendment rights of students and parents who oppose the change. The judge emphasized that public schools should serve as beacons of inclusivity, not as reminders of a divisive past. This controversy … Read more

"Allegations of Corruption Prompt Ex-Police Chief’s Lawyer to Call for Federal Takeover of NYPD"

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Former interim Police Commissioner Thomas Donlon’s attorney has called on U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, urging the Trump administration’s Justice Department to step in and oversee the New York Police Department (NYPD). The request comes amid accusations of widespread corruption and conspiracy within the force, a claim that surfaces during an ongoing legal dispute. In a letter dated September 9, John A. Scola, representing Donlon, directly addressed Bondi while outlining concerns about alleged malfeasance among high-ranking NYPD officials. The letter enumerated several key figures, including Mayor Eric Adams, current Chief of Department John Chell, and … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Confirms $83.3 Million Verdict Against Trump in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Case

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NEW YORK — A federal appeals court affirmed a previous jury ruling on Monday, upholding an award of $83.3 million against former President Donald Trump. This decision stems from a defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of raping her in the mid-1990s. The appeal was filed after a jury concluded that Trump’s comments, made in response to Carroll’s allegations, were defamatory and damaging to her reputation. The legal battle arose when Carroll came forward in 2019, detailing her accusations and subsequently filing a lawsuit against Trump for his public statements … Read more