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Court Upholds $126 Million Judgment Against Trump for Defamation: A Landmark Ruling in Carroll Case

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NEW YORK — A federal appeals court has affirmed a jury’s decision requiring former President Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million to writer E. Jean Carroll. The ruling stems from Trump’s social media attacks and public statements made after Carroll accused him of sexual assault. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Trump’s challenge to the defamation award. The court described the damages as “fair and reasonable” and noted the jury’s assessment of Trump’s actions as “remarkably high” in terms of their egregious nature. In their ruling, the three-judge panel referenced the numerous death … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Trump Administration’s Controversial Bid to Subpoena Transgender Patients’ Medical Records

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A federal judge in Boston has intervened in a high-profile dispute involving the Trump administration and the privacy rights of transgender patients receiving medical care. U.S. District Judge Myong Joun ruled on Tuesday against a subpoena issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, aiming to obtain medical records from Boston Children’s Hospital, where transgender individuals receive gender-affirming care. Judge Joun stated that the subpoena was inappropriate and driven by “bad faith.” The Justice Department had claimed that it required the information to investigate possible fraud and off-label drug promotions, but the judge disagreed, finding that … Read more

Appeals Court Affirms $83.3 Million Defamation Award Against Trump, Highlighting Impact of His Statements on E. Jean Carroll

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New York, New York — A federal appeals court has confirmed an $83.3 million jury award in favor of writer E. Jean Carroll in her defamation case against former President Donald Trump. The ruling dismissed Trump’s claims that the damages were excessive and that he was protected by presidential immunity regarding statements made about Carroll on social media and in public. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit determined that Trump made several public statements about Carroll that exposed her to threats and harassment. The court highlighted that Trump portrayed Carroll as driven … Read more

Appeals Court Confirms $83 Million Verdict for Carroll in Landmark Case Against Trump

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New York — A federal appeals court has affirmed the $83 million jury award granted to E. Jean Carroll in her defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump. The ruling marks a significant moment in the legal battles stemming from Carroll’s allegations that Trump sexually assaulted her in the mid-1990s. The decision by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a jury’s finding that Trump defamed Carroll when he denied her claims and publicly disparaged her character. Carroll, a former magazine columnist, originally filed the lawsuit after Trump called her accusations “a complete con job” … Read more