Trump ordered to pay E Jean Carroll $83m for defamation
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump ordered to pay E Jean Carroll $83m for defamation

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. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} A jury has determined that Donald Trump must pay E Jean Carroll more than $83m in damages for his defamatory statements about the former Elle magazine writer, marking the year’s first federal court verdict against the former president as he campaigns for his return to the White House. A verdict was delivered on Friday after roughly three hours of deliberation following a contentious two-week civil trial in a federal courtroom in Manhattan, where Mr Trump’s attorneys aggressively argued against Ms Carroll’s case while the former president repeatedly attacked and potentially defamed her in press conferences and dozens of posts on his Truth Social. E Jean Carroll and her legal team leave court after a jury awarded her $83m in defamation damages in the case she brought against Donald Trump As the verdict was being read on Friday, Ms Carroll held the hand of her attorney Shawn Crowley. A courtroom sketch depicts Donald Trump’s attorney Alina Habba delivering her closing arguments to the jury on 26 January in a defamation trial targeting the former president, left, for damages for his defamatory statements about E Jean Carroll.

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Trump bashes ‘psychotic’ decision by Judge Merchan to hold him accountable in hush money case
6 days, 18 hours ago

Trump bashes ‘psychotic’ decision by Judge Merchan to hold him accountable in hush money case

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 After the judge overseeing his hush money trial refused to …

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

'Deeply Concerning': Ex-Prosecutor Calls ABC's Trump Settlement 'Far From Normal'
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1 week, 1 day ago

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

Huff Post  

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 …

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

'What is going on!' MSNBC host stunned by new Trump legal settlement
Trending News
1 week, 2 days 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, 2 days 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 News agrees to pay $15m to settle Trump defamation suit
1 week, 2 days 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 Agrees To Give $15 Million To Donald Trump's Presidential Library To Settle Defamation Lawsuit
Top News
1 week, 2 days 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, 3 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, 3 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 …

"No reason for delay": Trump must sit for deposition in defamation suit against ABC, judge rules
1 week, 4 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 …

'Tremendous tragedy': Alina Habba still raging at E. Jean Carroll's court win over Trump
3 weeks, 6 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 …

A look at Donald Trump's Cabinet picks accused of sexual misconduct
1 month ago

A look at Donald Trump's Cabinet picks accused of sexual misconduct

Hindustan Times  

While Matt Gaetz has 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 was …

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 …

Two Trump 'chilling actions' at E. Jean Carroll hearing singled out by legal analyst
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Two Trump 'chilling actions' at E. Jean Carroll hearing singled out by legal analyst

Raw Story  

As part of her column explaining why Donald Trump showed up for a hearing at a Manhattan’s federal court where his lawyers made an appeal to a three- judge panel to toss writer E. Jean Carroll’s first civil trial verdict where he was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation, MSNBC's Lisa Rubin noted it started off in a disconcerting …

'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?
4 months 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?
4 months 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 …

Judge won’t dismiss Trump’s defamation suit against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos
5 months 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, …

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 …

E. Jean Carroll and Hillary Clinton's subtle digs at Trump after hush money conviction go viral
6 months, 3 weeks ago

E. Jean Carroll and Hillary Clinton's subtle digs at Trump after hush money conviction go viral

Hindustan Times  

While Donald Trump's family and allies slammed the historic hush money guilty verdict against the former president, writer E. Jean Carroll and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's reactions garnered attention of the netizens for their reactions on jury's decision. Hillary Clinton and E. Jean Carroll have reacted to Donald Trump's conviction in hush money trial. A Manhattan jury, composed …

Trump Bungled the Trial
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump Bungled the Trial

Politico  

In fact, this was probably a winnable case — not in the form of an acquittal perhaps, but in the form of a hung jury that could have resulted by persuading one or more jurors that a case built around Michael Cohen — the former Trump lawyer/fixer turned convicted felon turned media personality — was simply not strong or reliable …

E Jean Carroll’s lawyer hints new lawsuit is ‘on the table’ after Trump attacked her again
6 months, 3 weeks ago

E Jean Carroll’s lawyer hints new lawsuit is ‘on the table’ after Trump attacked her again

The Independent  

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E. Jean Carrol attorney says "all options" are on the table after Trump posts "human scum" rant
6 months, 3 weeks ago

E. Jean Carrol attorney says "all options" are on the table after Trump posts "human scum" rant

Salon  

Donald Trump has again denied rape and defamation claims against him by writer E. Jean Carroll, posting a holiday rant that garnered the attention of her lawyer, CNBC reported. Trump extended his holiday greeting to “the Human Scum that is working so hard to destroy our Once Great Country, & to the Radical Left, Trump Hating Federal Judge in New …

Trump's ‘defense rests’ without him taking the stand in hush money trial despite prior contrasting claims
7 months ago

Trump's ‘defense rests’ without him taking the stand in hush money trial despite prior contrasting claims

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump’s lawyers rested their defense Tuesday without the former president taking the witness stand in his New York hush money trial. Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records as part of an alleged scheme to silence claims of extramarital sexual encounters during his 2016 presidential campaign. Photographer: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/Bloomberg “Your honor, the defense rests,” Trump …

Defense rests without Trump taking the witness stand in his New York hush money trial
7 months ago

Defense rests without Trump taking the witness stand in his New York hush money trial

LA Times  

Former President Trump did not stop to speak to reporters as he left the New York courthouse Tuesday and ignored a question about why he wasn’t testifying. Donald Trump’s lawyers rested their defense Tuesday without the former president taking the witness stand in his New York hush money trial. “Your honor, the defense rests,” Trump lawyer Todd Blanche told the …

'Never seen anything like it!' Trump rages at 'tyrant' judge after chaos erupts in court
7 months ago

'Never seen anything like it!' Trump rages at 'tyrant' judge after chaos erupts in court

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump engaged in one of his longest angry post-trial rants Monday after a dramatic day in court that saw his defense's witness spur chaos in the courtroom. Trump appeared enraged that Robert Costello, the one-time legal adviser to Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen, faced repercussions for antagonizing Justice Juan Merchan by rolling his eyes and muttering in …

E. Jean Carroll seeks to expedite Trump’s appeal of verdict from first defamation civil trial
7 months, 1 week ago

E. Jean Carroll seeks to expedite Trump’s appeal of verdict from first defamation civil trial

CNN  

CNN — Lawyers for E. Jean Carroll have asked a federal appeals court to expedite Donald Trump’s appeal of the verdict in their first trial in which a jury awarded Carroll $5 million in damages after finding Trump liable for defamation and battery in May 2023. The motion with the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals filed Tuesday cites Trump’s …

'Never forget!' E. Jean Carroll takes 'victory lap' on anniversary of legal win over Trump
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Never forget!' E. Jean Carroll takes 'victory lap' on anniversary of legal win over Trump

Raw Story  

Writer E. Jean Carroll is taking a "victory lap" over her defamation judgments against former President Donald Trump, reported NJ.com — and is reminding the public in a post to X that those wins are proof the former president is not invincible amid his numerous other legal troubles. she wrote — a reference to the one-year anniversary of the first …

The Degradation of Donald Trump Attorney Todd Blanche Is Already Complete
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Degradation of Donald Trump Attorney Todd Blanche Is Already Complete

Slate  

This is Totally Normal Quote of the Day, a feature highlighting a statement from the news that exemplifies just how extremely normal everything has become. Keep whining, crying and violating the gag order you petulant defendant!’ ” —Donald Trump defense attorney Todd Blanche, referring to a social media post by former Trump attorney Michael Cohen, a witness in the ongoing …

George Conway: Trump gave me the 'stink eye' when he saw me in court
7 months, 3 weeks ago

George Conway: Trump gave me the 'stink eye' when he saw me in court

Raw Story  

Conservative lawyer and outspoken Donald Trump critic George Conway appeared on MSNBC on Tuesday to recount his momentary stare down with former President Donald Trump in a Manhattan courtroom. "Did Trump see you in the courtroom today," she asked. "I happened to have a seat on the aisle on the right-hand side and I am just sitting there and he …

Trump wastes no time fundraising off judge's contempt of court ruling
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump wastes no time fundraising off judge's contempt of court ruling

Raw Story  

Almost immediately after the judge in his New York hush money criminal trial ruled that he was in contempt of court, Donald Trump's campaign sent out a fundraising email in an attempt to capitalize on the ruling. Judge Juan Merchan determined that Trump violated a gag order in at least nine separate instances, fined him $1,000 for each instance and …

Judge reject’s Trump’s bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Judge reject’s Trump’s bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A federal judge in New York rejected Donald Trump’s request for a new trial on Thursday after a jury awarded $83.3 million in damages to a longtime magazine columnist who sued the former president for defamation for calling her claim that he had sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store a lie. Judge Lewis Kaplan said …

US federal judge rejects Donald Trump's appeal for new trial in E Jean Carroll case
7 months, 4 weeks ago

US federal judge rejects Donald Trump's appeal for new trial in E Jean Carroll case

Hindustan Times  

A federal judge has rejected Donald Trump's plea a new trial in the civil suit brought by the writer E. Jean Carroll, who received $83.3 million in a verdict from a jury that found the former President guilty of defamation in January. US District Judge Lewis Kaplan concluded in an eighteen-page ruling on Thursday that "Mr. Trump's argument is entirely …

Trump's courtroom antics doom bid for new trial in E. Jean Carroll case
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump's courtroom antics doom bid for new trial in E. Jean Carroll case

Raw Story  

A federal court shot down Donald Trump's request for a new trial or a reduced penalty in E. Jean Carroll's defamation case. "There was evidence that Mr. Trump’s statements about Ms. Carroll only increased in frequency and vitriol as trial approached, with Mr. Trump repeating the same or similar attacks on Ms. Carroll despite knowing that a jury and the …

Trump attacks judge on Truth Social moments after gag order hearing where lawyers defended his posts
8 months ago

Trump attacks judge on Truth Social moments after gag order hearing where lawyers defended his posts

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. On the trial’s first day, Mr Trump’s Truth Social account posted – seemingly while …

Key takeaways from opening statements in hush money trial: Conspiracy allegations and trying to humanise Trump
8 months ago

Key takeaways from opening statements in hush money trial: Conspiracy allegations and trying to humanise Trump

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. Informally known as Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial, the former president faces 34 counts …

Prosecutors can confront Trump about defamation and fraud if he testifies in hush money trial
8 months ago

Prosecutors can confront Trump about defamation and fraud if he testifies in hush money trial

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 Manhattan prosecutors can question Donald Trump about a blockbuster fraud …

Trump plans a trial tactic that 'did not go well for him' last time: former prosecutor
8 months, 1 week ago

Trump plans a trial tactic that 'did not go well for him' last time: former prosecutor

Raw Story  

Trump says he is ready to sing again under oath. "Trump has done this in civil cases, of course, very recently, including the New York Attorney General's civil business fraud trial, and E. Jean Carroll's second trial — and those did not go well for him." Back in November, Trump was sworn in to speak during his civil fraud disgorgement …

Trump fails to delay his hush money trial after appeals court rejects his pleas for third straight day
8 months, 1 week ago

Trump fails to delay his hush money trial after appeals court rejects his pleas for third straight day

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 For a third consecutive day, a New York appeals court …

Trump launches new attack on E. Jean Carroll — then compares himself to Nelson Mandela
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump launches new attack on E. Jean Carroll — then compares himself to Nelson Mandela

Raw Story  

Saturday afternoon, just hours before he is set to appear at a gala fundraiser in Palm Beach, Donald Trump lashed out at three New York judges in a three-part furious rant about how he has been treated by the legal system. Along the way, he also attacked New York writer E. Jean Carroll who successfully sued him for defamation and …

Donald Trump is demanding a new judge just days before the start of his hush-money criminal trial
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump is demanding a new judge just days before the start of his hush-money criminal trial

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump is demanding a new judge just days before his hush-money criminal trial is set to begin, rehashing longstanding grievances with the current judge in a long-shot, eleventh-hour bid to disrupt and delay the case. Trump’s lawyers — echoing his recent social media complaints — urged Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan to step aside …

E. Jean Carroll's lawyer blasts Trump for treating defamation trial like 'campaign event'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

E. Jean Carroll's lawyer blasts Trump for treating defamation trial like 'campaign event'

Raw Story  

In a court filing that was made public Tuesday, the lawyer for writer E. Jean Carroll said that Donald Trump's claim that he didn't get a fair trial in her defamation civil suit against him is "meritless." In her filing, attorney Roberta Kaplan wrote that Trump's "great difficulty" in refraining from making defamatory statements about Carroll is so “particularly acute" …

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