Discover the chaotic courtroom showdown as Trump faces massive defamation charges for accusations by E Jean Carroll. Dive into the sensational details of this legal battle and the personalities involved.
In a dramatic turn of events, Donald Trump has been ordered to pay E Jean Carroll a staggering amount totaling nearly $137 million for defamation charges stemming from allegations of sexual assault. The former US president's denial of the accusations led to a courtroom spectacle where Trump abruptly left during closing arguments, showcasing the high stakes involved. This verdict marks the second time Trump has been held accountable for defaming Carroll, further fueling the intensity of their legal feud.
E Jean Carroll, a prominent journalist, first accused Trump of assault in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room, an incident that sparked a series of legal battles. The jury's decision to award Carroll $83.3 million for the defamatory statements adds to the already complex web of litigation. Despite Trump's vow to appeal the ruling, the verdict stands as a significant blow to the ex-president's public image and legal battles.
Apart from the legal drama, the background of E Jean Carroll and the controversial assertions against Trump have stirred widespread interest. The ongoing courtroom saga captivated audiences, with Carroll's lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, emerging as a pivotal figure. Kaplan's involvement in high-profile cases, including the fight for gay rights and now representing Carroll, adds an intriguing layer to the unfolding events. As this legal battle continues to unfold, the clash between Trump and Carroll exemplifies a clash of personalities and legal strategies that have captured national attention.
E Jean Carroll had accused the former US president of destroying her reputation as a trustworthy journalist by denying he raped her nearly three decades ...
The former president stood up and walked out of the courtroom in the middle of closing arguments earlier.
Donald Trump has been ordered to pay US$83.3 million ($136m) to columnist and rape accuser E Jean Carroll. The former president, 77, had been found liable.
The verdict was the second time in nine months that a jury addressed Carroll's claim that Trump assaulted her in a New York City department store in 1996.
This is the second time Trump has been ordered pay Carroll. Last year he was mandated by a jury to pay $5 million for a separate instance of defamation.
Ex-president vows to appeal against ruling, which comes less than a year after Carroll won $5m in sexual abuse and defamation trial.
E. Jean Carroll first accused Donald Trump of rape in New York Magazine, writing that he assaulted her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room.
Former President Donald Trump must pay $83.3 million in damages for defamatory statements denying he sexually assaulted the writer E. Jean Carroll.
The massive defamation verdict against Donald Trump in favor of E. Jean Carroll came less than three hours after jurors began deliberating in New York.
Ex-president's departure came as Carroll's lead attorney noted he had continued to defame former Elle writer during trial.
The ex-president was found liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll, but called her a liar. The award was โa huge defeat for every bully who has tried to ...
She argued the Supreme Court case that won gay couples federal recognition. Then, she trained her sights on a president accused of sexual abuse.