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Trump Obtains Bond for $83.3 Million Appeal in Defamation Case Linked to E. Jean Carroll’s Allegations

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New York, NY — Former President Donald Trump has managed to post a financial bond to support an $83.3 million payment that was awarded to author E. Jean Carroll following a defamation suit, Trump’s attorney announced. The lawsuit revolved around allegations of rape that Carroll made against the former president. His legal team has now initiated the appeal process by formally notifying the federal judge who presided over the case. The historic legal decision came after a grueling trial held in January 2024, where the jury sided with Carroll, providing her with one of the … Read more

Jury Hits Ex-Officer with $98 Million Verdict for Fatal Shooting of Botham Jean in His Own Home

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DALLAS, Texas — A Dallas jury has imposed a $98 million judgment against former police officer Amber Guyger, concluding that she used excessive force in the fatal shooting of Botham Jean inside his own apartment. This civil decision comes on the heels of her earlier conviction for murder in this highly publicized case that has stirred discussions on police conduct and racial justice. The substantial financial award includes $60 million in punitive damages, reflecting the jury’s finding that Guyger acted with “malice, willfulness, or callous and reckless indifference” to Jean’s rights, according to court documents. … Read more

Jury Awards $98.65 Million to Family of Botham Jean in Civil Trial Against Former Dallas Officer Amber Guyger

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Dallas, Texas – In a significant legal judgment, a federal jury awarded the family of Botham Jean nearly $100 million in their case against former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger. The verdict comes after a lengthy civil trial where attorneys argued that residents of Dallas County deserve to feel secure within the sanctity of their own homes. The decision by the jury amounted to $98.65 million in favor of Jean’s family following their claims of excessive force and violation of Jean’s constitutional rights. In 2018, Guyger entered Jean’s apartment mistakenly and fatally shot the 26-year-old … Read more

Historic $98 Million Award in Botham Jean Case Signals Strong Message on Police Accountability and Racial Justice

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Dallas, Texas – A Dallas jury has concluded that Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer, must pay $98 million to the family of Botham Jean for killing him in his own home in 2018. This decision arrives five years after Guyger received a 10-year prison sentence for the incident, which stemmed from what the jury deemed “malice, willfulness, or callous and reckless indifference” to Jean’s safety. The jury awarded $60 million in punitive damages and an additional $38 million in compensatory damages for mental anguish, loss of earnings, and other claims. Initially, Jean’s family … Read more