Trial

Trump Faces Trial as Jury Determines Financial Consequences for Defamatory Comments

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New York City, NY – Former President Donald Trump appeared in court for the start of a trial on Tuesday, facing a defamation lawsuit brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. Trump was absent from the previous trial in May, where he was found liable for sexually abusing Carroll and ordered to pay $5 million in damages. The current trial will solely focus on the amount of money Trump must pay Carroll for his comments about her during his presidency in 2019. Before jury selection began, it was established that Trump had sexually assaulted Carroll, a … Read more

Trial Begins for Hillcrest Man Accused of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child in Oregon

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Oregon – The jury trial for a Hillcrest man accused of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child commenced with the selection of jurors. Jody T. Willis, 47, is facing charges related to the assault of a girl under the age of 13 between 2006 and 2008. His arrest in March 2021 followed an investigation conducted by the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department in August 2020. Since his arrest, Willis has been released on a $250,000 bond. Alongside the initial charge, he also faces two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, alleged to have occurred during … Read more

Former President Trump Faces Civil Defamation Trial for Sexual Assault Allegations: What Additional Damages Does He Owe E. Jean Carroll?

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New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump is facing a civil defamation trial brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of sexually assaulting her decades ago. The trial, which began on Tuesday, will determine if Trump owes Carroll additional damages for comments he made about her. Last year, a separate civil case found Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming Carroll, resulting in a $5 million judgment against him. However, this trial will concentrate solely on the question of additional damages for the separate comments made by Trump. During the opening statements, … Read more

E. Jean Carroll’s Defamation Trial Against Trump Moves Forward with Jury Selection

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The jury for the second defamation trial against former President Donald Trump, brought by author E. Jean Carroll, has been selected. The trial, taking place in New York City, involves accusations made by Carroll that Trump sexually assaulted her in the mid-1990s. The first trial was dismissed on the grounds that Trump’s statements denying the allegations were made within the scope of his official duties as president. Carroll’s case has garnered significant attention due to the high profile of the parties involved. Trump has denied the allegations and requested that the case be dismissed. However, … Read more