Defamation Trial: Trump’s Lawyers Barred from Arguing Columnist’s Rape Claim before Jury

New York – Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers will not be allowed to present legal arguments to a jury assessing damages at a defamation trial this month. U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan made this ruling in advance of the trial on January 16. The defamation trial follows a jury’s conclusion last year that Trump sexually abused columnist E. Jean Carroll, though they did not find sufficient evidence to support her claim of rape. The decision by Judge Kaplan means that the upcoming trial will focus solely on determining the amount of damages to be … Read more

Judge Rules Against Trump’s Lawyers in Defamation Trial Over Rape Allegations

Des Moines, Iowa – A judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump’s lawyers cannot present legal arguments at a defamation trial examining damages awarded for an alleged rape incident in the mid-1990s. The decision was made by U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan ahead of the trial set for January 16, where the amount of defamation damages against Trump will be determined. Last May, a jury concluded that Trump sexually abused columnist E. Jean Carroll but found insufficient evidence to support a rape claim. As a result, Carroll was awarded $5 million in damages. … Read more

Learn from TikTok Lawyer’s Expert Advice: What to Say When Pulled Over for Speeding

Los Angeles, CA – Lawyer and TikToker Mike Mandell has become a popular figure online for sharing his legal advice and insights. His latest video focuses on what individuals should say if pulled over by the police for speeding. Mandell emphasizes the importance of not admitting to any wrongdoing, as anything said during the interaction can be used against the driver. In the video, Mandell sets up a scenario where a driver is asked by an officer, “Do you know how fast you were going?” He advises drivers to respond with, “No officer. How fast … Read more

Chilean Lawyers Seek Justice: File Complaint Against Israeli Prime Minister for Crimes in Gaza

Amman, Jordan – A group of nearly 100 Chilean lawyers, mostly of Palestinian descent, has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The complaint alleges crimes against humanity, genocide, and war crimes committed in Gaza. Led by former ambassador Nelson Hadad, lawyer Rodolfo Marcone, and academics Roberto Mayorga, Juan Banderas, and Hassan Zeran, the group presented the complaint on December 22 in The Hague, with assistance from criminal lawyer Juan Carlos Manriquez. The complainants, who belong to the largest Palestinian community outside of the Palestinian State, are … Read more