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Trump’s Lawyers Discover Hidden Conflict of Interest in $83.3 Million Verdict Appeal

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NEW YORK CITY, NY – Donald Trump’s legal team plans to utilize a previously undisclosed “conflict of interest” between E. Jean Carroll’s lawyer and the judge overseeing her defamation case against the former president as grounds for their appeal against the massive $83.3 million jury verdict, according to sources familiar with the matter. Trump attorney Alina Habba stated that she was unaware of the connection between Manhattan federal Judge Lewis Kaplan and Carroll’s lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, until recently. The two had reportedly worked together in the 1990s at a prominent law firm. Habba argues that … Read more

Undisclosed Conflict of Interest: Trump’s Lawyers Plan Appeal in $83.3 Million Verdict

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New York City, NY – Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers plan to appeal the recent $83.3 million jury verdict in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case, citing a previously undisclosed “conflict of interest” between Carroll’s lawyer and the judge overseeing the case, sources report. Trump’s lawyer, Alina Habba, recently discovered that Manhattan federal Judge Lewis Kaplan and Carroll’s lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, had worked together at a prominent law firm in the early 1990s. Habba argues that this undisclosed connection constitutes a violation of judicial ethics rules. Roberta Kaplan was employed at Paul, Weiss Rifkin, Wharton & … Read more

Unforeseen Consequences: Trump’s Defamation Damages Soar, Jury Shaken

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — While examining the case of former President Donald Trump’s defamation damages, legal expert Adam Winkler showcased the considerable increase in these costs. This comes as Trump faced several defamation lawsuits during his time in office. Winkler’s analysis sheds light on the potential consequences of Trump’s contentious rhetoric. According to Winkler, these damages soared due to the jury’s dismissal of Trump’s claims. He argued that Trump’s brash and often controversial statements were detrimental to his position in these lawsuits. Winkler highlights that the juries “didn’t like” Trump’s remarks, leading to substantial financial … Read more

Federal Court Awards E. Jean Carroll $83.3 Million in Damages for Donald Trump’s Defamatory Comments, Setting Historic Precedent

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New York – A federal court jury in New York awarded E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in damages for defamatory comments made by former President Donald Trump. These comments, made in 2019, attacked her character and subsequently led to years of threats and harassment from Trump’s supporters. The majority of the award, $65 million, came in the form of punitive damages after jurors determined that Trump acted maliciously and recklessly towards Carroll following her accusation of sexual assault against him in the 1990s. An additional $18.3 million was awarded to her as compensatory damages. This … Read more