Lawyers

Donald Trump’s Lawyers Contest Gag Order as Violation of Free Speech Rights in Hush-Money Criminal Trial

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New York City – Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers have raised objections to a gag order requested by New York prosecutors ahead of his hush-money criminal trial on March 25. They argue that such an order would violate Trump’s constitutional rights to free speech. Prosecutors have sought the order due to Trump’s history of making public and inflammatory remarks about individuals involved in his legal cases, as well as a rise in threats related to his rhetoric. The Manhattan district attorney’s office has requested a narrowly tailored order to prevent Trump from making public statements … Read more

Lawyers Slam Trump’s Attempt to Evade $83.3 Million Defamation Award

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NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers representing writer E. Jean Carroll have urged a judge to reject former President Donald Trump’s attempt to avoid paying the required security to secure an $83.3 million defamation award. They argue that Trump’s promise to pay the judgment, which they believe will be overturned on appeal, is unreliable and holds no legal weight. In a submission to U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, Carroll’s lawyers stated that Trump’s argument for relief essentially boils down to a plea of “trust me.” They claim that Trump’s promises lack substance and accountability. The … Read more

Lawyers Challenge Trump’s Bid to Avoid Paying $83.3 Million Defamation Award

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New York lawyers representing E. Jean Carroll, the writer who was awarded an $83.3 million defamation judgment against former President Donald Trump, are urging a judge to reject Trump’s attempts to avoid posting security for the payment. In a submission to U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, Carroll’s lawyers argued that Trump’s promises to pay the judgment are not credible and compared them to “scribbles on a paper napkin.” They criticized Trump’s reasoning for seeking relief, which they believe boils down to “trust me.” The hefty judgment was the outcome of a trial presided over … Read more

E. Jean Carroll’s Lawyers Reject Trump’s Attempt to Avoid $83.3 Million Defamation Award

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New York City – Lawyers representing E. Jean Carroll called on Judge Lewis A. Kaplan to reject former President Donald Trump’s request to avoid posting security for an $83.3 million defamation award. The attorneys argued that Trump’s assurance to pay the judgment, which they believe will be overturned on appeal, holds no weight. In a submission to the judge, Carroll’s legal team stated that Trump’s reasoning for seeking relief amounted to nothing more than empty promises. Carroll, a writer, won the significant defamation award against Trump in a trial that concluded last month. Trump’s lawyers … Read more