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Former Chicago police officer’s sexual assault suit against ex-Supt. Eddie Johnson dismissed by judge

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CHICAGO (AP) — A sexual assault lawsuit filed by a Chicago police officer against former Superintendent Eddie Johnson has been dismissed by a judge, citing lack of evidence. The officer alleged that Johnson had assaulted her while they attended a conference in 2019. The judge ruled that there was not enough evidence to support the officer’s claims and found inconsistencies in her testimony. In his decision, the judge stated that the officer failed to establish that the alleged assault occurred, and that her credibility had been undermined by conflicting statements and actions. The lawsuit had … Read more

Trump’s Attorneys Appeal Defamation Suit Verdict with $92M Bond: E. Jean Carroll Case Takes Major Turn

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New York, NY – In a recent development, former President Donald Trump’s attorneys have posted a $92 million bond to support a jury award in a defamation suit brought against him by E. Jean Carroll. The notice of appeal was simultaneously filed by attorney Alina Habba, indicating Trump’s intent to appeal the verdict to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The lawsuit was initiated by E. Jean Carroll, a writer and advice columnist, who accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s. In response, Trump denied the … Read more

Climate Scientist Michael Mann Wins Defamation Suit Against Writers, Awarded Nominal Compensatory Damages in DC Jury Verdict

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A jury in Washington, D.C. ruled in favor of climate scientist Michael Mann in his defamation lawsuit against writers Mark Steyn and Rand Simberg. The lawsuit, which was initially filed in 2012, challenged the validity of Mann’s research and compared Penn State’s investigation into his alleged misconduct to the university’s handling of the Jerry Sandusky scandal. The jury awarded Mann nominal compensatory damages of $1 against each defendant, but also added punitive damage awards of $1 million against Steyn and $1,000 against Simberg. It is likely that these damages, and possibly the … Read more

Trump Loses Defamation Suit, Ordered to Pay $83M for Sexual Abuse Allegations

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New York City, NY – In a high-profile defamation lawsuit, former President Donald Trump has been ordered to pay $83 million to E. Jean Carroll, a writer who accused him of sexual assault. The jury concluded that Trump sexually abused Carroll, but there was not enough evidence to prove rape. Trump filed a counterclaim alleging that Carroll defamed him by making the rape allegation. However, the counterclaim was dismissed by Federal Judge Lewis Kaplan, who ruled that the jury verdict showed Carroll’s allegation was “substantially true.” Carroll initially sued Trump in 2019, claiming that he … Read more