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Lawyers Slam Trump’s Attempt to Evade $83.3 Million Defamation Award

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NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers representing writer E. Jean Carroll have urged a judge to reject former President Donald Trump’s attempt to avoid paying the required security to secure an $83.3 million defamation award. They argue that Trump’s promise to pay the judgment, which they believe will be overturned on appeal, is unreliable and holds no legal weight. In a submission to U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, Carroll’s lawyers stated that Trump’s argument for relief essentially boils down to a plea of “trust me.” They claim that Trump’s promises lack substance and accountability. The … Read more

Lawyers Challenge Trump’s Bid to Avoid Paying $83.3 Million Defamation Award

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New York lawyers representing E. Jean Carroll, the writer who was awarded an $83.3 million defamation judgment against former President Donald Trump, are urging a judge to reject Trump’s attempts to avoid posting security for the payment. In a submission to U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, Carroll’s lawyers argued that Trump’s promises to pay the judgment are not credible and compared them to “scribbles on a paper napkin.” They criticized Trump’s reasoning for seeking relief, which they believe boils down to “trust me.” The hefty judgment was the outcome of a trial presided over … Read more

E. Jean Carroll’s Lawyers Reject Trump’s Attempt to Avoid $83.3 Million Defamation Award

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New York City – Lawyers representing E. Jean Carroll called on Judge Lewis A. Kaplan to reject former President Donald Trump’s request to avoid posting security for an $83.3 million defamation award. The attorneys argued that Trump’s assurance to pay the judgment, which they believe will be overturned on appeal, holds no weight. In a submission to the judge, Carroll’s legal team stated that Trump’s reasoning for seeking relief amounted to nothing more than empty promises. Carroll, a writer, won the significant defamation award against Trump in a trial that concluded last month. Trump’s lawyers … Read more

Florida Judge Evaluates Timing of Trump’s Classified Docs Case, Outcome Awaited

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MIAMI, Fla. – A Florida judge has taken under consideration the timing of a case involving the release of classified documents by former President Donald Trump. The judge, who did not issue a ruling, examined the matter during a recent court hearing. The hearing focused on determining when these documents, sought by a watchdog group, should be made public. The group has been pushing for the release of records relating to the investigation of alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. During the proceedings, the judge expressed concerns about the potential impact of releasing … Read more