Federal Appeals Court Upholds $83.3 Million Defamation Ruling Against Trump, Citing ‘Unprecedented’ Conduct in E. Jean Carroll Case

NEW YORK — A federal appeals court has upheld a jury’s decision requiring former President Donald Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for defamation. This ruling stems from Trump’s repeated social media attacks and public statements following Carroll’s allegations of sexual assault against him. On Monday, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Trump’s appeal against the jury’s findings, describing the damage rewards as “fair and reasonable.” The court, emphasizing the severity of Carol’s experience, noted that she faced numerous death threats, which supported the trial judge’s conclusion regarding the highly reprehensible … Read more

High-Profile Trial Opens as Ryan Routh Faces Charges of Attempted Assassination of Trump at Golf Club

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — The trial of Ryan Routh, charged with attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, is set to begin with opening statements on Thursday. The incident allegedly took place nearly a year ago while Trump was golfing at his private club in West Palm Beach. As Routh prepares to represent himself in court, details about his defense strategy remain unknown. Jurors were selected on Wednesday, culminating in a panel of 12 jurors, along with four alternates, ready to hear the case. During jury selection, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon asked potential jurors … Read more

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

New York — A federal appeals court upheld a jury’s decision on Monday, mandating that former President Donald Trump pay $83.3 million to writer E. Jean Carroll for defaming her after she publicly accused him of sexual assault. The ruling by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Trump’s appeal, which claimed the financial penalty was excessively high and argued for a new trial based on recent Supreme Court interpretations regarding presidential immunity. The court deemed Trump’s actions as “extraordinary and unprecedented,” concluding that they warranted such a substantial award. The ruling indicated that … Read more

Former FBI Officials File Lawsuit Against Trump Administration, Claiming Retaliation for Loyalty Disputes

WASHINGTON — A lawsuit filed on Wednesday accuses the Trump administration of unjustly dismissing former FBI officials in what they describe as a retribution campaign aimed at personnel deemed disloyal. The suit includes Brian Driscoll, the former acting FBI director, alongside Steve Jensen, formerly the assistant director of the Washington field office, and Spencer Evans, who served as a leading official in the Las Vegas field office. According to the lawsuit, FBI Director Kash Patel indicated that he received orders to terminate individuals associated with investigations into Donald Trump. The suit claims Patel expressed sentiments … Read more