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Judge Denies Mistrial Request in E. Jean Carroll’s Defamation Case Against Former President Trump

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New York, NY – The judge overseeing the high-profile defamation trial between writer E. Jean Carroll and former President Donald Trump has firmly denied a mistrial request made by Carroll’s lawyer. Judge Lewis A. Kaplan explained his swift rejection in a written opinion, stating that granting a mistrial would have been pointless. Carroll had testified about deleting death threats she received in emails after going public with her rape claims against Trump. Her lawyer argued that a mistrial should be declared because of the destruction of evidence, but the judge found the motion to be … Read more

Beloved Former New Orleans City Council President and Judge, Eddie Sapir, Passes Away at 87

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New Orleans, Louisiana – Eddie Sapir, a prominent former judge and city council president, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 87. The exact cause of his death has not yet been disclosed. Sapir was remembered by his longtime friend and former colleague, Congressman Troy Carter, as one of the city’s “greats.” Carter expressed his sadness over the loss, highlighting Sapir’s love for New Orleans and its people. He served as a state representative, municipal court judge, and city council president, dedicating his life to the welfare of the city he cherished. The congressman … Read more

Former President Trump to Appeal Defamation Case After Being Ordered to Pay $83.3 Million

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NEW YORK CITY, NY – Former President Donald Trump has vowed to appeal journalist E. Jean Carroll’s victory in a defamation case where he was ordered to pay her $83.3 million. A Manhattan jury reached this decision on January 26, 2024, ruling that Trump defamed Carroll multiple times. The damages awarded include $7.3 million for damage to her reputation, $11 million for emotional harm, and $65 million for punitive damages. This is the second jury ruling against Trump regarding Carroll’s allegations of sexual abuse and defamation. The previous jury awarded her $5 million in damages … Read more

Ogilvy Global CCO, Liz Taylor, Named Jury President for 45th AWARD Awards

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SYDNEY, Australia – The Australasian Writers and Art Directors (AWARD) has selected Liz Taylor, the global chief creative officer of Ogilvy, to serve as the jury president for this year’s AWARD Awards. In her role as Global CCO, Taylor has overseen the creative product of Ogilvy’s 131 offices in 93 countries since 2021. This includes the advertising, PR/social/influence, experience, consulting, and health business units. Taylor recognizes the AWARD Awards as a platform that aims to elevate creativity and continuously inspire future standards in the industry. She expresses her gratitude for the invitation to be the … Read more