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Trump Hit With $83.3 Million Defamation Award Amidst Ongoing Legal Battles

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New York City – A Manhattan jury awarded Elizabeth Jean Carroll $83.3 million in a defamation case against former President Donald J. Trump. This decision comes less than a year after another civil jury found that Trump had sexually assaulted Carroll 30 years ago. The previous verdict also included a $5 million award for defamation, which Trump has appealed. Carroll’s most recent victory pertains to defamatory statements made by Trump in 2019, when Carroll first revealed the assault in her memoir, as well as statements made after the 2023 decision. The focus of this trial … Read more

Trump Seeks to Challenge $83.3 Million Defamation Award in E. Jean Carroll Lawsuit, Attorney Says

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New York City – Former President Donald Trump is expected to challenge the $83.3 million defamation award granted to E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in a department store changing room in the mid-1990s. Litigation attorney Colleen Kerwick predicts that Trump’s first course of action will involve filing post-trial motions to reduce the verdict. She explains that U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan could issue a conditional order of remittitur, giving Carroll the choice between accepting a reduced award or pursuing a new trial if the court deems the current verdict excessive. … Read more

Former President Trump Fires Back on Social Media Amidst Pending Verdict in New York Civil Fraud Case

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NEW YORK, NY – Former President Donald Trump took to social media on Sunday to deliver a scathing attack on the judge and New York Attorney General Letitia James, as he awaits the verdict of his civil fraud case. If found guilty, Trump could potentially be banned from conducting business in the state. In his series of posts, Trump reiterated his defense in the case, labeling it a “witch hunt” and asserting that his company achieved “only success and profits.” He also pointed to a disclaimer and non-reliance clause, emphasizing the need for readers to … Read more

Former President Donald Trump Ordered to Pay $83.3 Million in Defamation Lawsuit: Advise Columnist Victorious

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New York, NY – A federal civil jury has ruled that former President Donald Trump must pay advice columnist E. Jean Carroll a staggering $83.3 million for defaming her in 2019. The defamation lawsuit was filed after Trump denied Carroll’s allegations of sexual assault, asserting that “people should pay dearly for such false accusations.” The jury deliberated for just three hours before reaching the decision on Friday. Carroll’s lawyers sought significant damages against the former president, and they were not disappointed. The jury awarded Carroll $18.3 million in compensatory damages and an additional $65 million … Read more