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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Verdict Against Trump in E. Jean Carroll Sexual Abuse Case

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NEW YORK — A federal appeals court panel on Monday affirmed the liability of former President Donald Trump in a sexual abuse case involving writer E. Jean Carroll, stemming from an incident in the mid-1990s. The court’s decision upheld a previous jury verdict that awarded Carroll $5 million in damages. Trump’s legal team had sought to overturn the verdict, arguing that errors had compromised the trial’s fairness. They specifically contested the admission of testimony from two other women who alleged similar assaults, and the use of the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape in which Trump made … Read more

US Appeals Court Affirms $5 Million Verdict Against Donald Trump for Sexual Abuse and Defamation of Columnist E. Jean Carroll

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NEW YORK — In a significant affirmation of a previous court decision, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld a $5 million judgment against former President Donald Trump. The verdict, handed down by a Manhattan jury earlier this year, compensated E. Jean Carroll for claims of defamation and sexual abuse that she alleged occurred in a New York department store in the mid-1990s. Carroll, a former magazine columnist, contended during her 2023 trial that Trump sexually assaulted her after they entered a dressing room together in 1996. Despite Trump’s absences from the trial, … Read more

Trump Obtains Bond for $83.3 Million Appeal in Defamation Case Linked to E. Jean Carroll’s Allegations

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New York, NY — Former President Donald Trump has managed to post a financial bond to support an $83.3 million payment that was awarded to author E. Jean Carroll following a defamation suit, Trump’s attorney announced. The lawsuit revolved around allegations of rape that Carroll made against the former president. His legal team has now initiated the appeal process by formally notifying the federal judge who presided over the case. The historic legal decision came after a grueling trial held in January 2024, where the jury sided with Carroll, providing her with one of the … Read more

Trump Urges Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban, Touting Unique ‘Deal-Making Expertise’ to Resolve Security Concerns

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Washington, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump, known for his critical stance against TikTok during his administration, is revisiting the issue as he re-enters the political arena. In his previous term, Trump made headlines by attempting to ban the popular social media app, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, citing national security concerns. His efforts were halted by judicial intervention, but the sentiment persisted into the Biden administration, which also considered a ban slated to take effect in 2025. Amidst ongoing litigation concerning the app’s future in the United States, Trump’s legal team … Read more