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Judge Bars Trump’s Legal Team from Using Prior Sexual Abuse Verdict in Defamation Damages Trial

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NEW YORK (AP) — In an upcoming trial to determine damages in a defamation case, former President Donald Trump’s legal team will not be allowed to use a previous civil jury’s decision regarding a sexual abuse allegation made against him. U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan granted a request by E. Jean Carroll’s lawyers to bar Trump’s team from referencing the earlier trial, which concluded that Trump had sexually abused Carroll but did not determine whether it met the legal definition of rape. The defamation trial, scheduled to begin on January 16, will focus on … Read more

Nigel Lythgoe Resigns as Judge on So You Think You Can Dance Amidst Sexual Assault Allegations: A Shocking Turn of Events

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nigel Lythgoe, the British television producer and director known for his role as a judge on “So You Think You Can Dance,” has decided to step down following sexual assault allegations. Lythgoe, widely recognized for his contribution to the dance industry, made the announcement on Tuesday. The allegations against Lythgoe, who has been a prominent figure in the show since its inception, have raised serious concerns among fans and industry professionals. While specific details of the accusations have not been disclosed, the decision to step down indicates a significant development in … Read more

Former President Trump Faces Defamation Trial for Sexual Abuse Claims: Jury to Determine Damages

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New York City, NY – A judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump’s lawyers will not be allowed to present legal arguments to a jury regarding a defamation trial. The trial will focus on the damages to be assessed after a jury concluded last year that Trump did not rape a columnist in the 1990s. U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan made this decision in an order ahead of the trial scheduled for January 16th. In the original trial, a jury determined that Trump sexually abused columnist E. Jean Carroll but did not find … Read more

Major Celebrities Face Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Under California’s Accountability Laws

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Los Angeles, California – Actor Vin Diesel, musician Tommy Lee, and singer Jermaine Jackson are among those facing sexual abuse lawsuits under California’s Sexual Abuse and Cover Up Accountability Act. The law, which will be in effect until December 31, 2026, allows victims to bring forward claims that would otherwise be time-barred due to the statute of limitations. Ethan Krasnoo, a partner at Reavis Page Jump LLP, explained that the purpose of the law is to give alleged victims an opportunity to pursue claims that they were previously unable or unwilling to pursue. Krasnoo stated … Read more