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Court Examines Trump’s Statements on E. Jean Carroll: A Tale of Denials and Legal Precedents

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New York, N.Y. — Legal tensions surrounding remarks made by former President Donald Trump about E. Jean Carroll have intensified as a court examines statements made over the past several years. Central to the case is whether these statements, made in 2019 and again in 2022, contain false claims regarding the allegations of sexual assault brought against him. In both instances, Trump suggested that Carroll fabricated her accusations for personal gain. The essence of both sets of statements challenges the truth of Carroll’s allegations, fundamentally questioning whether Trump assaulted her in 1996. The legal ramifications … Read more

Appeals Court Affirms $83.3 Million Defamation Award Against Trump, Highlighting Impact of His Statements on E. Jean Carroll

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New York, New York — A federal appeals court has confirmed an $83.3 million jury award in favor of writer E. Jean Carroll in her defamation case against former President Donald Trump. The ruling dismissed Trump’s claims that the damages were excessive and that he was protected by presidential immunity regarding statements made about Carroll on social media and in public. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit determined that Trump made several public statements about Carroll that exposed her to threats and harassment. The court highlighted that Trump portrayed Carroll as driven … Read more

"Second Circuit Upholds $83.3 Million Verdict for E. Jean Carroll in Landmark Defamation Case Against Trump"

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NEW YORK — E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case against Donald Trump garnered renewed attention after the Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a jury’s substantial verdict against the former president. Robbie Kaplan, Carroll’s attorney, expressed elation over the decision, noting the journey to this point has been arduous but rewarding. Kaplan stated that the ruling reaffirmed a jury’s determination that Trump sexually abused Carroll in 1996. It emphasized that Carroll did not fabricate her claims and that Trump had knowingly made false statements about her motives in the case, which has drawn significant public interest. … Read more

Trump’s Bid to Challenge E. Jean Carroll’s $83 Million Ruling Falls Short

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NEW YORK — A federal judge has upheld a jury’s decision to award E. Jean Carroll $83 million in her defamation case against former President Donald Trump. This ruling is a significant development in a legal battle that has drawn considerable public attention and underscores the ongoing repercussions of Trump’s statements regarding the incident. The jury’s verdict, reached in May, found Trump liable for sexual assault and defamation, stemming from Carroll’s accusations of an assault that allegedly took place in the mid-1990s. Trump, in a statement following the verdict, continued to deny the allegations, asserting … Read more