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Lawyer Alleges Trump’s Hidden Agenda to ‘Sow Chaos’ Unveiled During Defamation Damages Hearing: Columnist’s Legal Team Urges Judge to Take Note

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The attorney for a columnist involved in a defamation case against former President Donald Trump cautioned a judge on Thursday that Trump hopes to “sow chaos” as the jury deliberates on damages. The case centers around the column that accused Trump of sexual misconduct. During closing arguments, the columnist’s lawyer emphasized that Trump has a history of targeting his critics with lawsuits in order to discourage them from speaking out. The lawyer argued that allowing Trump to escape any consequences would only enable him to continue this pattern of behavior. The columnist’s … Read more

Bar Council Chair Urges Parliament to Review Private Prosecutions After Post Office Scandal

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London, England – The chair of the Bar Council, Sam Townend KC, is calling for formal regulation of private prosecutions to prevent possible abuses of power. Townend’s suggestion comes in light of the Post Office scandal, where over 3,500 postmasters were accused of theft, fraud, and false accounting, with over 700 facing prosecution. While the Post Office saw itself as a victim in this situation, it was also able to act as a prosecutor, leading Townend to highlight the potential vested interests of those initiating private prosecutions. This push for regulation comes as the use … Read more

Columnist’s Lawyer Urges Judge to Curb Trump’s Potential Chaos in Damages Trial

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NEW YORK – The lawyer representing a columnist who was awarded $5 million in a jury case against former President Donald Trump is urging the judge to take strong measures to prevent chaos during the upcoming trial. Attorney Roberta Kaplan wrote a letter to the judge expressing concerns that Trump’s appearance at the trial could lead to disruptive behavior. Trump has stated that he plans to attend the Manhattan federal court trial, where a jury will consider whether columnist E. Jean Carroll should be awarded $10 million in compensatory damages and additional punitive damages for … Read more

Lawyer Urges Judge to Prevent Chaos as Trump Faces Damages Trial

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NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for columnist E. Jean Carroll, who previously won a $5 million jury award against Donald Trump for sex abuse and defamation, urged a judge on Friday to take strong measures to prevent the former president from causing disruption during the upcoming trial to determine if he owes even more in damages. Carroll’s lawyers are seeking $10 million in compensatory damages and additional punitive damages for statements made by Trump. Trump has stated that he will be present at the Manhattan federal court trial, where a jury will consider Carroll’s request. … Read more