Appeals Court Affirms $83.3 Million Defamation Ruling Against Trump in E. Jean Carroll Case

NEW YORK — A federal appeals court has upheld a jury’s decision requiring President Donald Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in damages following his repeated attacks against the writer after she accused him of sexual assault. The ruling was issued by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday. The court rejected Trump’s appeal against the defamation award, stating that the jury’s damages were “fair and reasonable.” A three-judge panel emphasized the severity of the case, citing the numerous death threats Carroll received as a result of Trump’s public statements. The … Read more

Appeals Court Confirms $83.3 Million Defamation Verdict Against Trump in E. Jean Carroll Case

NEW YORK — A federal appeals court has ruled that former President Donald Trump is liable to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for defamation following his derogatory comments aimed at the advice columnist after she accused him of sexual assault. On Monday, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the findings of a civil jury, declaring the damages awarded to Carroll were both fair and reasonable. Trump’s attorneys had contested this decision, arguing it should be overturned based on a recent Supreme Court ruling that expanded presidential immunity. They also requested a retrial. … Read more

Court Upholds E. Jean Carroll’s $83 Million Defamation Victory Over Trump, Declaring No One Is Above the Law

New York, N.Y. — A federal appeals court has upheld a significant defamation ruling against former President Donald Trump, affirming that he must pay a staggering $83 million to writer E. Jean Carroll. The decision solidifies a jury’s earlier finding that Trump’s comments about Carroll were not only defamatory but also carried a high degree of reprehensibility. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stated that Trump did not present sufficient grounds to reconsider prior rulings on presidential immunity. The panel determined that both the district court’s decisions and the jury’s damages verdict were justified. … Read more

Jury Selection Underway in Florida for Ryan Routh’s Trial in Alleged Trump Assassination Plot

Orlando, Florida — The jury trial of Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, commenced this week in a Florida courtroom. The case stems from incidents that unfolded in 2020, when Routh allegedly traveled to a Trump rally armed with firearms. Prosecutors allege that Routh, who had reportedly made various claims of targeting Trump due to his political beliefs, was apprehended before he could carry out his intentions. Authorities found two handguns in his possession at the time of his arrest, heightening the seriousness of the charges against him. During the … Read more