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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

Court Upholds $126 Million Judgment Against Trump for Defamation: A Landmark Ruling in Carroll Case

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NEW YORK — A federal appeals court has affirmed a jury’s decision requiring former President Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million to writer E. Jean Carroll. The ruling stems from Trump’s social media attacks and public statements made after Carroll accused him of sexual assault. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Trump’s challenge to the defamation award. The court described the damages as “fair and reasonable” and noted the jury’s assessment of Trump’s actions as “remarkably high” in terms of their egregious nature. In their ruling, the three-judge panel referenced the numerous death … Read more

Court Upholds Controversial Censorship Law, Sparking Outcry from South Carolina Education Advocates

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Columbia, South Carolina — A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit aimed at overturning a law in South Carolina that critics say censors discussions of race and Black history in the state’s public schools. The U.S. District Court’s ruling on Budget Proviso 1.79 is a setback for educators, students, and advocates who argue it undermines the educational environment and marginalizes the experiences of Black communities. The lawsuit, filed earlier this year by various stakeholders including educators, students, and the NAACP South Carolina State Conference, challenged the legality of the Budget Proviso. The plaintiffs contended that … Read more

Court Rules Against Whistleblower in AbbVie Case: Regulatory Concerns Fall Short of False Claims Act Protection

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Jeffrey Lewis against AbbVie Inc., previously known as Allergan. The court found that Lewis’s claims did not meet the necessary criteria under the False Claims Act, which addresses fraud against government programs. The case, officially designated as 24-3121, was initiated by Lewis in response to concerns he raised internally regarding AbbVie’s regulatory practices. However, the appeals court determined that these communications did not demonstrate any allegations of fraud, which is a key component for … Read more