Upholds

Federal Judge Upholds Controversial Kentucky Law, Denies Inmate’s Access to Hormone Therapy Amid Ongoing Gender Rights Debate

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — A federal judge has dismissed a Kentucky inmate’s challenge against a state law that prohibits the use of public funds for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in prisons. Maddilyn Marcum, who has been undergoing HRT since 2016 to address gender dysphoria, filed the case arguing that the law violates constitutional protections by denying essential medical care. Gender dysphoria, as defined by the American Psychiatric Association, is a condition characterized by significant psychological distress stemming from a mismatch between one’s assigned sex at birth and one’s gender identity. Marcum’s case hinged on a Kentucky … Read more

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

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A federal appeals court in New York upheld an $83.3 million jury award against former President Donald Trump on Monday, finding he defamed writer E. Jean Carroll in comments made in 2019. The decision from the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed that the amount awarded to Carroll was justified given the evidence presented during the trial. In their ruling, the panel of judges emphasized that the district court acted appropriately and that the jury’s award of damages was reasonable considering the “extraordinary and egregious” circumstances of the case. The court dismissed Trump’s argument for … Read more

Appeals Court Upholds $83.3 Million Defamation Award Against Trump in E. Jean Carroll Case

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NEW YORK — A federal appeals court on Monday affirmed a jury’s decision that mandates former President Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of sexual assault. The court’s ruling comes after a civil jury found Trump liable for defamation due to his repeated derogatory social media posts and public statements regarding Carroll. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Trump’s appeal against the jury’s award, deeming the damages imposed as both fair and appropriate. The three-judge panel emphasized the severity of Trump’s actions, stating that the “degree … Read more

Court Upholds $83.3 Million Defamation Verdict Against Trump in Carroll Case, Citing Continuation of Attacks

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A Manhattan jury’s decision to award $83.3 million to writer E. Jean Carroll for defamation against former President Donald Trump has been upheld by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The case revolves around Trump’s comments made in 2019 regarding Carroll’s allegations of rape, which she claims occurred in a Bergdorf Goodman department store dressing room in the 1990s. The federal appeals court ruled Monday that Trump’s efforts to seek immunity from Carroll’s lawsuit were without merit. The judges noted that Trump’s statements at a White House press conference, where he claimed he had … Read more