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Appeals Court Upholds $83.3 Million Defamation Award Against Trump in E. Jean Carroll Case

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NEW YORK — A federal appeals court on Monday affirmed a jury’s decision that mandates former President Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of sexual assault. The court’s ruling comes after a civil jury found Trump liable for defamation due to his repeated derogatory social media posts and public statements regarding Carroll. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Trump’s appeal against the jury’s award, deeming the damages imposed as both fair and appropriate. The three-judge panel emphasized the severity of Trump’s actions, stating that the “degree … Read more

Appeals Court Slashes $65 Million Punitive Damage Award in Georgia Fraud Case, Upholds $650,000 Compensatory Judgment

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ATLANTA, Ga. — A Georgia Court of Appeals ruling has significantly reduced the punitive damages awarded in a fraud case involving a doctor and a businessman. The court vacated a jury’s $65 million punitive award while upholding compensatory damages of $650,000 and attorney fees exceeding $500,000 against businessman Firoz Thakkar. The appellate court noted that the “potential and actual harm” caused by Thakkar’s actions primarily affected one individual, leading to an economic loss rather than broader societal damages. The judges emphasized that under the circumstances presented, the punitive damages were disproportionate. If this ruling remains … Read more