Statements

Trump Walks Out of Defamation Trial Amidst Closing Statements, Jury Begins Deliberations

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NEW YORK — Jury deliberations have begun in the defamation damages trial involving writer E. Jean Carroll and former President Donald Trump. The trial has been filled with courtroom drama, including an incident where Trump walked out of the courtroom temporarily during closing statements. Carroll’s lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, argued in her closing that her client is seeking relief from Trump’s relentless attacks. Last year, Carroll was awarded $5 million in damages for battery and defamation, but Kaplan claims this verdict did not deter Trump from continuing to disparage Carroll. During the trial, Kaplan accused Trump … Read more

E. Jean Carroll’s Reputation Damage from Trump’s Defamatory Statements Could Cost up to $12.1 Million, Professor Tells Jury

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New York City, NY – A federal jury in New York heard testimony on Thursday estimating that it could cost up to $12.1 million to repair the damage caused to writer E. Jean Carroll’s reputation by two defamatory statements made by former President Donald Trump in 2019. Northwestern University professor Ashlee Humphreys provided the analysis, which aimed to assess the number of people who saw and believed Trump’s statements denying the sexual assault allegations made by Carroll. The judge overseeing Carroll’s defamation suit against Trump has already ruled that the statements were defamatory, leaving the … Read more

University of California’s D.E.I. Statements Survive Lawsuit as Court Dismisses Challenge

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A lawsuit challenging the University of California’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I.) statements has been dismissed. The lawsuit alleged that the university’s D.E.I. statements violated the First Amendment rights of students and faculty by imposing ideological orthodoxy. The dismissal of the lawsuit was based on the argument that the statements were merely aspirational and did not create a legal obligation. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit contended that the D.E.I. statements endorsed a specific political viewpoint and created a hostile environment for individuals with differing opinions. They argued that the university’s policies and practices related to … Read more

Final Statements Conclude in Trump’s New York Civil Fraud Trial: A Defining Moment for the Former President

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NEW YORK (AP) — Closing arguments concluded on Monday in the civil fraud trial against former President Donald Trump in New York. The trial, which began on January 4, focused on allegations that Trump made false claims about his net worth to the public and to lenders. The prosecution argued that Trump intentionally inflated his net worth, exaggerating it to lenders in order to secure loans, and understating it to reduce his tax liabilities. They presented evidence, including financial documents and testimony from experts, to support their claims. The prosecution also highlighted instances where Trump … Read more