Former President Trump faces a massive bill after a jury decision in favor of E. Jean Carroll. Dive into the wild courtroom chaos and aftermath.
In a wild courtroom drama, former President Trump was ordered to pay a staggering $83.3 million to journalist E. Jean Carroll after denying allegations of rape. Trump dramatically walked out during closing arguments, adding flair to the already sensational trial. The jury's decision marked the second time in nine months that Trump faced legal ramifications for defaming Carroll. The saga unfolded rapidly, with the verdict coming just three hours after the jury's deliberations began.
The legal battle pitted Roberta Kaplan against Trump, highlighting a clash between a lawyer who championed gay rights in a Supreme Court case and a president entangled in sexual abuse allegations. The courtroom theatrics didn't end there; Nikki Haley publicly criticized Trump following the jaw-dropping verdict, further fueling the intense fallout of the case.
Trump's woes continued as he was compelled to pay an additional $136.7 million to Carroll, adding to the mounting financial burden. The controversial figure, known for his polarizing remarks and actions, faced a substantial blow to his reputation and finances as a result of the verdict. As Carroll plans to utilize the awarded sum for a yet undisclosed purpose, the aftermath of the trial leaves Trump grappling with the consequences of his actions.
Despite the legal chaos, Carroll remains resolute in her pursuit of justice. The culmination of the courtroom saga promises a continuation of the high-stakes legal battles and the enduring impact on the involved parties and the broader political landscape.
The former president stood up and walked out of the courtroom in the middle of closing arguments earlier.
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 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.
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.
She argued the Supreme Court case that won gay couples federal recognition. Then, she trained her sights on a president accused of sexual abuse.
A Manhattan jury ruled Friday that Trump must pay over $83 million for defaming the writer.
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.
Former President Trump owes former columnist E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for defaming her. Meanwhile he wants to scuttle a Senate deal on tightening ...
Former President Trump owes former columnist E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for defaming her. Meanwhile he wants to scuttle a Senate deal on tightening ...
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 ...
A jury says that Donald Trump owes columnist E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for defaming her.
The writer was awarded $83.3 million for his defamation. Now, she will have to figure out how to use it.