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Court Confirms $83.3M Defamation Victory for E. Jean Carroll Against Trump

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NEW YORK — A federal appeals court has affirmed an $83.3 million defamation verdict against former President Donald Trump, concluding that he sexually assaulted writer E. Jean Carroll in the mid-1990s and subsequently defamed her. The ruling, handed down by a three-judge panel from the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, solidifies the findings of a lower court and the jury’s decision in favor of Carroll. Carroll accused Trump of assault in a department store fitting room in New York City and later criticized him for denying the allegations and calling her a liar. The … Read more

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

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NEW YORK — A federal appeals court has upheld an $83.3 million jury verdict against former President Donald Trump for defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. The court ruled on Monday that Trump’s actions regarding Carroll’s accusations of a decades-old rape in a Manhattan department store constituted defamation. This ruling comes after a jury also found Trump liable for sexual abuse related to the same incident. In its unanimous decision, a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit dismissed Trump’s assertion that a Supreme Court decision regarding presidential immunity should shield … Read more

Trial of Man Accused in Trump Assassination Attempt Advances as Jury Selection Heats Up

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FORT PIERCE, Fla. — The federal trial of Ryan Wesley Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, is underway, entering its third day on Wednesday. The case stems from an alleged incident that took place on September 15, 2024, when Routh purportedly tried to kill Trump while he was golfing at Trump International Golf Club. Routh, 58, is facing serious charges including attempted assassination and assaulting a federal officer. He has chosen to represent himself in this case against the U.S. government. As the jury selection process continues, Routh is working to … Read more

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

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NEW YORK — A federal appeals court affirmed a previous jury ruling on Monday, upholding an award of $83.3 million against former President Donald Trump. This decision stems from a defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of raping her in the mid-1990s. The appeal was filed after a jury concluded that Trump’s comments, made in response to Carroll’s allegations, were defamatory and damaging to her reputation. The legal battle arose when Carroll came forward in 2019, detailing her accusations and subsequently filing a lawsuit against Trump for his public statements … Read more