'Deeply Concerning': Ex-Prosecutor Calls ABC's Trump Settlement 'Far From Normal'
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'Deeply Concerning': Ex-Prosecutor Calls ABC's Trump Settlement 'Far From Normal'

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance was among a chorus of legal experts and other critics who denounced ABC News’ decision to settle a defamation lawsuit with Donald Trump for $15 million. It also issued an editor’s note expressing regret about anchor George Stephanopoulos’ comments during a March 10 interview on “This Week.” Stephanopoulos had asserted during that interview, with Rep. Nancy Mace, that Trump was “found liable for rape.” In May 2023, a jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing, but not raping, writer E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s. CHARLY TRIBALLEAU via Getty Images The judge who oversaw the case, Lewis A. Kaplan, said in a filing last year that the definition of rape is narrow in New York, but the jury’s finding “implicitly determined that forcibly penetrated digitally.” “In other words, in fact did ‘rape’ Ms. Carroll as that term commonly is used and understood in contexts outside of the New York Penal Law,” Kaplan wrote. “And why settle now, before the depositions of both Trump and Stephanopoulos, scheduled for next week, took place?” She questioned the timing of the settlement, which she said occurred “before the evidence is even on the table.” “That suggests something else is going on here, and it’s deeply concerning if that something is that ABC, a major news organization, has decided to curry favor with the incoming president instead of sticking to its guns,” she wrote.

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Why ABC settled a case with Donald Trump they knew they would win
2 days, 18 hours ago

Why ABC settled a case with Donald Trump they knew they would win

Salon  

Since 2012, the U.S. Dept. Trump’s claim led presiding U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan to clarify in a memorandum that, in legal parlance, inserting anything into a woman’s vagina against her will, including Trump’s nasty fingers, was, indeed, rape: The finding that Ms. Carroll failed to prove that she was ‘raped’ within the meaning of the New York Penal Law …

ABC Had Good Legal Reasons to Settle with Trump
2 days, 18 hours ago

ABC Had Good Legal Reasons to Settle with Trump

Politico  

These takes are premature. | Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/AP The settlement with ABC concerned a segment in March in which George Stephanopoulos repeatedly said that Trump had been found liable for rape in a sexual assault case brought by E. Jean Carroll. The very first question that the jury was asked on its verdict sheet was whether Carroll had proved by …

Major reason ABC caved to $16M settlement with Trump... and it's all because of 'sloppy' George Stephanopoulos' phone
3 days, 11 hours ago

Major reason ABC caved to $16M settlement with Trump... and it's all because of 'sloppy' George Stephanopoulos' phone

Daily Mail  

ABC chose to settle with Donald Trump over George Stephanopoulos' on-air comments because they didn't want the star anchor, who is 'sloppy electronically,' to come under further scrutiny. ABC chose to settle with Donald Trump over George Stephanopoulos' on-air comments because they didn't want the star anchor, who is 'sloppy electronically,' to come under further scrutiny Stephanopoulos was the impetus …

ABC makes major decision on George Stephanopoulos' contract after network's $16M Trump settlement left him 'apoplectic and humiliated'
4 days, 13 hours ago

ABC makes major decision on George Stephanopoulos' contract after network's $16M Trump settlement left him 'apoplectic and humiliated'

Daily Mail  

ABC News is looking to keep both Donald Trump and George Stephanopoulos happy after paying Trump a $16 million settlement over their star anchor's comments about the president-elect. ABC News is looking to keep both Donald Trump and George Stephanopoulos happy after paying Trump a $16 million settlement over their star anchor's comments about the president-elect Stephanopoulos, who became a …

ABC’s Trump settlement happened in hours as Disney feared moving forward could jeopardize landmark press protections
5 days, 3 hours ago

ABC’s Trump settlement happened in hours as Disney feared moving forward could jeopardize landmark press protections

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Republican sued ABC earlier this year after anchor George Stephanopoulos mistakenly said on …

Trump’s $15m settlement with ABC shook the First Amendment’s foundation. It’s just the beginning
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5 days, 5 hours ago

Trump’s $15m settlement with ABC shook the First Amendment’s foundation. It’s just the beginning

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I think the current legal standards for a public official and public figure would …

George Stephanopoulos signs new deal with ABC News amid Trump lawsuit turmoil
5 days, 18 hours ago

George Stephanopoulos signs new deal with ABC News amid Trump lawsuit turmoil

LA Times  

George Stephanopoulos has agreed to a new multiyear contract to remain with the ABC News morning program “Good Morning America.” “Good Morning America” co-host George Stephanopoulos, who is taking fire over Walt Disney Co.’s decision to settle President-elect Donald Trump’s defamation suit against ABC News, isn’t going anywhere. Stephanopoulos, 63, recently agreed to a new multiyear contract to remain with …

'Chilling': ABC News employees reportedly fuming and see Trump settlement as 'surrender'
5 days, 20 hours ago

'Chilling': ABC News employees reportedly fuming and see Trump settlement as 'surrender'

Raw Story  

ABC News employees are reportedly shocked — and livid — after the network settled a defamation lawsuit with Donald Trump over comments made by “This Week" host George Stephanopoulos. While Stephanopoulos said the wrong words, proving malice meant that Trump's legal team would be allowed access to all internal conversations among ABC News employees. "My fear is that this sets …

Trump is already delivering on his promise to go after the press
6 days, 18 hours ago

Trump is already delivering on his promise to go after the press

Politico  

“It’s extremely troubling,” said David Schulz, who runs a media law clinic at Yale Law School. “Whether it’s criminally or civilly, we’ll figure that out.” Defamation cases: A potent weapon Among the arrows in Trump’s legal quiver is the defamation lawsuit — a type of civil claim in which publishers can be ordered to pay eye-popping sums if a court …

'Gobsmacking': Analyst shreds ABC and says Trump is 'exploiting the civil justice system'
6 days, 19 hours ago

'Gobsmacking': Analyst shreds ABC and says Trump is 'exploiting the civil justice system'

Raw Story  

ABC News made a terrible mistake when it agreed to settle President-elect Donald Trump's defamation case, wrote Eric Wemple in a scathing opinion analysis for The Washington Post on Monday. The settlement, which includes a contribution of $15 million to fund a presidential library for Trump, stems from anchor George Stephanopoulos repeatedly saying Trump was found "liable for rape" in …

'He needs no encouragement': NY Times writer slams ABC News for breaking 'rule 1' on Trump
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'He needs no encouragement': NY Times writer slams ABC News for breaking 'rule 1' on Trump

Raw Story  

ABC News' decision to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by President-elect Donald Trump drew harsh criticism from former New York Times public editor Margaret Sullivan Monday. Writing on her Substack page, Sullivan ripped ABC for agreeing to pay $15 million to Trump's presidential library in exchange for the president-elect dropping his defamation lawsuit against the network. Among other things, Sullivan …

ABC’s $15m settlement in Trump ‘rape’ defamation case was met with surprise and outrage. Here’s why
1 week ago

ABC’s $15m settlement in Trump ‘rape’ defamation case was met with surprise and outrage. Here’s why

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Another legacy news outlet chooses obedience.” Former Washington Post media reporter Paul Farhi called …

Why ABC News settled with Donald Trump for $15 million
1 week ago

Why ABC News settled with Donald Trump for $15 million

CNN  

CNN — George Stephanopoulos ended Sunday’s “This Week” program without any mention of him or ABC News settling Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against them. The suit was triggered by a segment on “This Week,” but ABC News has not reported on TV its agreement to pay $15 million to Trump’s presidential foundation at all. The lawsuit stemmed from a March …

'What is going on!' MSNBC host stunned by new Trump legal settlement
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1 week, 1 day ago

'What is going on!' MSNBC host stunned by new Trump legal settlement

Raw Story  

Two of the co-hosts of MSNBC's "The Weekend: expressed surprise and dismay on Sunday morning that ABC settled a defamation lawsuit with Donald Trump over comments made by anchor George Stephanopoulos where he claimed the president-elect committed rape during his sexual assault on writer E. Jean Carroll. "In order to prevail, Trump would have to prove that ABC was reckless …

Donald Trump presidential foundation to receive $15 million from ABC News in defamation suit settlement
1 week, 1 day ago

Donald Trump presidential foundation to receive $15 million from ABC News in defamation suit settlement

Live Mint  

ABC News has agreed to contribute $15 million to US President-elect Donald Trump's planned presidential foundation and museum to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by Trump. The note will read: "ABC News and George Stephanopoulos regret statements regarding President Donald J. Trump made during an interview by George Stephanopoulos with Rep. Nancy Mace on ABC's This Week on March 10, …

ABC agrees to pay $15 million to Trump in defamation lawsuit settlement
1 week, 1 day ago

ABC agrees to pay $15 million to Trump in defamation lawsuit settlement

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy ABC has agreed to pay $15 million as part of …

Big win for Trump: ABC News agree to pay $15 mn payout in defamation case filed by President-elect
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1 week, 1 day ago

Big win for Trump: ABC News agree to pay $15 mn payout in defamation case filed by President-elect

Firstpost  

US President-elect Donald Trump was awarded $15 million after ABC News and its anchor George Stephanopoulos agreed to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by the Republican firebrand ABC News and its anchor George Stephanopoulos have agreed to pay US President-elect Donald Trump a whopping $15 million as part of a settlement in the defamation lawsuit filed by the Republican firebrand. …

ABC agrees to settle Trump defamation lawsuit for $15 million
1 week, 1 day ago

ABC agrees to settle Trump defamation lawsuit for $15 million

Salon  

ABC News has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by Donald Trump over the statements of host George Stephanopoulos. The network will pay Trump $15 million to bring an end to the president-elect's defamation suit, brought by Trump after Stephanopoulos said that he had been found "liable for rape" in the lawsuits brought by E. Jean Carroll. "ABC News and …

ABC News to pay $15 million over comments on Trump in defamation settlement
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1 week, 1 day ago

ABC News to pay $15 million over comments on Trump in defamation settlement

India Today  

ABC News has agreed to give USD 15 million to US President-elect Donald Trump's presidential library to settle a lawsuit over comments that anchor George Stephanopoulos made on air involving the civil case brought against Trump by writer E Jean Carroll, a court document filed on Saturday showed. "We are pleased that the parties have reached an agreement to dismiss …

ABC agrees to give USD 15 million to Donald Trump's presidential library to settle defamation lawsuit
1 week, 1 day ago

ABC agrees to give USD 15 million to Donald Trump's presidential library to settle defamation lawsuit

New Indian Express  

NEW YORK: ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million toward Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle a defamation lawsuit over anchor George Stephanopoulos' inaccurate on-air assertion that the president-elect had been found civilly liable for raping writer E. Jean Carroll. As part of the settlement made public Saturday, ABC News posted an editor's note to its website expressing regret …

ABC News agrees to pay $15m to settle Trump defamation suit
1 week, 1 day ago

ABC News agrees to pay $15m to settle Trump defamation suit

Al Jazeera  

ABC News has agreed to pay $15m to settle a defamation suit filed by President-elect Donald Trump over an inaccurate claim by the United States-based network’s anchor. Trump sued ABC and Stephanopoulos in federal court in Miami days after the network aired the segment, in which the longtime Good Morning America anchor and This Week host repeatedly misstated the verdicts …

ABC to pay $15 million to Trump library to settle lawsuit, court documents show
Top News
1 week, 1 day ago

ABC to pay $15 million to Trump library to settle lawsuit, court documents show

The Hindu  

ABC News has agreed to give $15 million to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle a lawsuit over comments that anchor George Stephanopoulos made on air involving the civil case brought against Trump by writer E. Jean Carroll, a court document filed on Saturday showed. “We are pleased that the parties have reached an agreement to dismiss the …

ABC Agrees To Give $15 Million To Donald Trump's Presidential Library To Settle Defamation Lawsuit
Top News
1 week, 1 day ago

ABC Agrees To Give $15 Million To Donald Trump's Presidential Library To Settle Defamation Lawsuit

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million toward Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle a defamation lawsuit over anchor George Stephanopoulos’ inaccurate on-air assertion that the president-elect had been found civilly liable for raping writer E. Jean Carroll. ABC News must transfer the $15 million for Trump’s library to an escrow account that’s …

ABC agrees to give $15 million to Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle defamation lawsuit
1 week, 2 days ago

ABC agrees to give $15 million to Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle defamation lawsuit

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump, left, and Vice President-elect JD Vance attend the NCAA college football game between Army and Navy at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million toward Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle a lawsuit over anchor George Stephanopoulos’ inaccurate on-air assertion that the president-elect had been found civilly …

ABC News settles defamation suit with Trump for $15 million
1 week, 2 days ago

ABC News settles defamation suit with Trump for $15 million

CNN  

CNN — ABC News will pay $15 million to a “presidential foundation and museum” in a settlement reached with President-elect Donald Trump in his defamation suit against the network and anchor George Stephanopoulos. ABC News will issue the following statement as an editor’s note on the online article at the center of the suit: “ABC News and George Stephanopoulos regret …

Trump ordered to sit for 4-hour deposition next week with George Stephanopoulos: report
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump ordered to sit for 4-hour deposition next week with George Stephanopoulos: report

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump has sued ABC News' George Stephanopoulos, and now the judge has decided both must sit for depositions next week. I have to factor the Secret Service into the equation.” He assured the court that he would immediately work with Trump’s staff to figure out his availability next week. Trump sued Stephanopoulos after the ABC News host characterized …

"No reason for delay": Trump must sit for deposition in defamation suit against ABC, judge rules
1 week, 3 days ago

"No reason for delay": Trump must sit for deposition in defamation suit against ABC, judge rules

Salon  

President-elect Donald Trump and ABC News host George Stephanopoulos will each have to sit next week for a deposition in Trump’s defamation suit against the network. U.S. Magistrate Judge Lisette Reid ruled that the depositions must go forward, writing in an order on Friday that the court “has already granted a lengthy discovery period... and, with Election Day now behind …

Federal judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against Fox News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Federal judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against Fox News

NPR  

Federal judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against Fox News toggle caption Ted Shaffrey/AP CROTON, N.Y. — A federal judge on Wednesday threw out a defamation lawsuit against Fox News by a former Donald Trump supporter who said he received death threats when the network aired false conspiracy theories about his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. Raymond Epps, a …

'Tremendous tragedy': Alina Habba still raging at E. Jean Carroll's court win over Trump
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Tremendous tragedy': Alina Habba still raging at E. Jean Carroll's court win over Trump

Raw Story  

Alina Habba, an attorney and advisor for Donald Trump, argued Tuesday that it was a "tremendous tragedy" that writer E. Jean Carroll won a defamation case against the president-elect after he denied sexually assaulting her. "E Jean is another one," Habba remarked on the $83 million defamation and sexual abuse verdict against Trump. "Unfortunately, in the list of issues that …

Several of Trump’s Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconduct
1 month ago

Several of Trump’s Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconduct

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — While Matt Gaetzhas withdrawn from the nomination process for attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump has picked several other people for his Cabinet and key staff positions who have been accused of some form of sexual misconduct. Hegseth’s lawyer, Timothy Parlatore, said in a statement that the police report confirms “what I have said all along that the incident …

Several of Trump's Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconduct
1 month ago

Several of Trump's Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconduct

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Hegseth’s lawyer, Timothy Parlatore, said in a statement …

Trump files $10 billion lawsuit against CBS News over Kamala Harris interview
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump files $10 billion lawsuit against CBS News over Kamala Harris interview

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The lawsuit spends several paragraphs on political attacks, …

Ex-model says Trump groped and sexually touched her in 'twisted game' with Epstein: report
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ex-model says Trump groped and sexually touched her in 'twisted game' with Epstein: report

Raw Story  

A former model became the latest woman to accuse former President Donald Trump of sex abuse, according to a report. Williams said that Trump in 1993 pulled her toward him and groped her, putting his hands "all over my breasts," as well as her waist and her buttocks. Karoline Leavitt, the Trump campaign's press secretary campaign, said in a statement …

Trump again ignores First Amendment and says news network should be investigated
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump again ignores First Amendment and says news network should be investigated

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I’ve never seen this before, but the producers of 60 Minutes sliced and diced …

Newsmax wants to 'roll the bones' on taking false voting claims to court: Legal expert
3 months, 1 week ago

Newsmax wants to 'roll the bones' on taking false voting claims to court: Legal expert

Raw Story  

Right-wing cable news network Newsmax wants to take a chance on going to trial for voting equipment company Smartmatic's defamation suit — and it is unlikely to end well for them, a former federal prosecutor said Friday. "Newsmax doesn't want to retract the lies and pay damages; instead they'll roll the bones in court & hope against hope they can …

'Displeased with their client’s ramblings': Analyst skewers Trump's latest courtroom rant
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Displeased with their client’s ramblings': Analyst skewers Trump's latest courtroom rant

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump's latest statement defending himself against accusations levied by writer E. Jean Carroll failed to impress one political analyst — and may have alarmed his lawyers. The New Republic's Edith Olmstead argued on Friday that Trump's New York City press conference served namely to remind viewers of the numerous sexual assault accusations he faces and disgruntle his …

Watch from outside court as Trump to appeal first loss to E Jean Carroll
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch from outside court as Trump to appeal first loss to E Jean Carroll

The Independent  

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Donald Trump's lawyer says E Jean Carroll verdict tainted by ‘implausible allegations’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump's lawyer says E Jean Carroll verdict tainted by ‘implausible allegations’

Hindustan Times  

A lawyer for Donald Trump urged an appeals court to throw out a $5 million verdict finding Trump liable for sexually assaulting and defaming the writer E. Jean Carroll, saying testimony from two other female accusers was improperly admitted at trial. Wearing a blue suit and red tie, Trump showed little emotion during the arguments, but shook his head when …

Trump arrives at federal appeals court in New York to overturn verdict in E. Jean Carroll sex abuse and defamation case
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump arrives at federal appeals court in New York to overturn verdict in E. Jean Carroll sex abuse and defamation case

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump appeared at a federal appeals court in New York on Friday as his lawyers fought to overturn the verdict in the $5million lawsuit that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming journalist E. Jean Carroll. Donald Trump appeared in court in New York on Friday as his lawyers fought to overturn the verdict that found him liable …

Trump Lawyers Fight To Overturn Jury's Finding That He Sexually Abused E. Jean Carroll
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump Lawyers Fight To Overturn Jury's Finding That He Sexually Abused E. Jean Carroll

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — While Donald Trump campaigns for the presidency, his lawyers are fighting to overturn a verdict finding him liable for sexual abuse and slander. Circuit Court of Appeals are scheduled to hear arguments Friday in Trump’s appeal of a jury’s finding that he sexually assaulted the writer E. Jean Carroll. Trump’s lawyers say the jury’s …

Appeals court seems skeptical of Trump’s bid to overturn sexual abuse verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Appeals court seems skeptical of Trump’s bid to overturn sexual abuse verdict in E. Jean Carroll case

Politico  

Friday’s arguments didn’t concern Carroll’s own testimony at trial, and instead largely focused on the admissibility of the testimony of another witness — a woman, Jessica Leeds, who claimed Trump groped her on an airplane in 1979 — and of the so-called “Access Hollywood” tape, a 2005 recording in which Trump boasts of grabbing women “by the pussy.” Trump’s lawyer, …

Trump in court as lawyers fight to overturn verdict in E. Jean Carroll sex abuse suit
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump in court as lawyers fight to overturn verdict in E. Jean Carroll sex abuse suit

LA Times  

President Trump, right, and author E. Jean Carroll, second from right, listen during arguments in Manhattan federal court on Friday. “This case is a textbook example of implausible allegations being propped up by highly inflammatory, inadmissible” evidence, Sauer said, noting that the jury was allowed to consider such items as the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape in which Trump boasted years …

Trump assails women who accused him of sexual abuse, days before his debate with Harris
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump assails women who accused him of sexual abuse, days before his debate with Harris

LA Times  

Attorney John Sauer, left, presents arguments for former President Trump, right, as author E. Jean Carroll, second from right, looks on in Manhattan federal court Friday. Trump called Carroll’s case against him “Monica Lewinsky Part II,” referencing the then-White House intern who had a sexual relationship with President Clinton. I would have had no interest in meeting her in any …

Donald Trump and civil lawsuits: Can they bring accountability?
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Donald Trump and civil lawsuits: Can they bring accountability?

Slate  

Former President Donald J Trump keeps figuring out ways to escape criminal liability. But Trump has seen less success defending himself in civil courtrooms - including two judgments against him in defamation cases brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. On this episode of our series “The Law According to Trump,” is the civil court path to holding Trump to account …

Donald Trump and civil lawsuits: Can they bring accountability?
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Donald Trump and civil lawsuits: Can they bring accountability?

Slate  

Former President Donald J. Trump keeps figuring out ways to escape criminal liability. The Supreme Court has thrown a wrench into the insurrection case and delayed sentencing in the campaign finance hush money case, while a Florida judge helped him slip out from under charges of recklessly mishandling classified documents … at least, for now. But Trump has seen less …

'Big win today!' Trump threatens media companies after favorable ruling in defamation suit
4 months, 4 weeks ago

'Big win today!' Trump threatens media companies after favorable ruling in defamation suit

Raw Story  

Donald Trump gloated after a Florida judge rejected a motion to dismiss his defamation lawsuit against ABC News and host George Stephanopoulos Wednesday. Attorneys for the network and Stephanopoulos had asked a federal judge to throw out the former president's defamation suit based on a March interview with Rep. Nancy Mace where the host asked her "more than 10 times" …

Judge won’t dismiss Trump’s defamation suit against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Judge won’t dismiss Trump’s defamation suit against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos

CNN  

Washington CNN — A federal judge on Wednesday refused to dismiss former President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos over the anchor’s assertion that a jury concluded Trump had “raped” E. Jean Carroll. Stephanopoulos’s statements dealt not with the public’s usage of that term, but the jury’s consideration of it during a formal legal proceeding,” Altonaga wrote, …

Opinion: Trump’s trials are turning all of us into legal scholars
5 months, 1 week ago

Opinion: Trump’s trials are turning all of us into legal scholars

LA Times  

If Donald Trump is sentenced in a Manhattan courtroom in September for covering up hush-money payments to a porn star, it may bring closure of sorts to a chapter in American history. Let’s take Trump’s civil trials in Manhattan Federal Court in the defamation suits brought by E. Jean Carroll. We were even reminded that the law has not abandoned …

Now Trump is claiming Supreme Court immunity ruling also wipes out E. Jean Carroll verdict
5 months, 1 week ago

Now Trump is claiming Supreme Court immunity ruling also wipes out E. Jean Carroll verdict

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump wants to take presidential immunity even further now — and use it to wipe out the civil judgments against him in the E. Jean Carroll case. In a footnote of his filing to try to get the Manhattan conviction dismissed, he hinted he also wants to use the Supreme Court's decision to wipe out the more …

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