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Trump Insults E. Jean Carroll as 2nd Defamation Trial Opens Despite Evidence Tossed Out of Court

Washington, D.C. – The second defamation trial of former President Donald Trump has recently opened, with Trump continuing to insult his accuser, E. Jean Carroll. The case stems from Carroll’s allegations of sexual assault against Trump and his subsequent denials. The trial is a result of Carroll’s defamation lawsuit against Trump for calling her a liar and saying she made up the assault accusations. The judge presiding over the trial has ruled to toss out …

Trump to Face Defamation Trial in Manhattan Federal Court

New York, USA – Donald Trump faces yet another legal battle in Manhattan, this time a defamation case brought by E Jean Carroll, who alleges she was sexually assaulted by the former US president. This trial comes on the heels of Trump’s recent legal woes, including the prospect of a $370m fine and potential collapse of his real estate empire in New York state court. Carroll’s case, set to play out in Manhattan federal court, …

Trump’s Defamation Verdict: E. Jean Carroll Attorney Sounds Warning

New York, NY – E. Jean Carroll, advice columnist and journalist, has been awarded an $83 million verdict after suing former President Donald Trump for repeatedly defaming her. The verdict came just hours after Trump stormed out of court, leaving Carroll feeling hopeful that the hefty sum would finally convince Trump to keep her name out of his mouth. Carroll’s attorney made it clear that Trump’s behavior in court was a clear indication that he …

Defamation Trial Winner E Jean Carroll Reveals Plan to Spend $83 Million on Cause That Donald Trump Hates

NEW YORK, NY – E Jean Carroll plans to use the $83 million awarded to her in her defamation trial against Donald Trump on something that the former president “hates.” This decision comes just days after a jury’s ruling in Carroll’s favor. The jury awarded Carroll $18.3 million in compensatory damages and $65 million in punitive retribution. Of the compensatory damages, Trump was ordered to pay Carroll $11 million for reputational repair and $7.3 million …

Lawsuit: Scottish Woman Sues Netflix for Defamation Over Baby Reindeer Character

London, UK – A Scottish woman, Fiona Harvey, is taking legal action against streaming giant Netflix over claims that she was defamed in the hit series “Baby Reindeer.” Harvey alleges that the character Martha in the show was based on her and that the portrayal of her as a criminal convicted of stalking is false. The lawsuit, filed in a California court, seeks over $170 million in damages for the harm caused to Harvey’s reputation. …

Trump Testifies Briefly in Defamation Trial with Strict Rules – Ruling Expected Soon

NEW YORK CITY, NY – Former U.S. President Donald Trump testified briefly on Thursday in the defamation trial brought by writer E Jean Carroll. This trial comes after Trump was found to have defamed Carroll in 2019 for comments he made about her. The former president’s testimony was limited by strict rules due to his continued denials of Carroll’s sexual assault allegations, despite a previous ruling against him. This led to prolonged arguments over what …

Defamation Suit Against Fox Corp. by Smartmatic Denied by New York Judge

NEW YORK, New York – A New York judge has ruled that Fox Corporation must face a $2.7 billion defamation suit filed by Smartmatic, a voting company accused of rigging the 2020 election. The judge denied a motion to dismiss defamation claims against Fox News’ parent company, while also ruling that Smartmatic must face Fox’s counterclaims alleging the defamation claims are intended to suppress free speech. Smartmatic’s lawsuit against Fox and some of its hosts …

Dan Schneider Files Defamation Lawsuit Over Allegations in Docuseries

Los Angeles, CA – Television producer Dan Schneider has taken legal action against the creators of the docuseries “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” alleging that the show defames him by suggesting he engaged in sexual misconduct with child actors during his time at Nickelodeon. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, targets Warner Bros. Discovery, Maxine Productions, and Sony Pictures Television, among others. Schneider, known for his work on popular Nickelodeon shows like …