While speaking aboard Air Force One, the president addressed the ongoing situation regarding a candidate who had already withdrawn from the race. Initially, he framed the decision as a matter of belief in the accuser, a stance that starkly contrasted with his own history of discrediting women. He then proceeded to question the validity of the allegations, suggesting that such accusations often involve falsehoods. The president also drew a comparison to a Republican woman’s similar charges, implying she was not believed.
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In a significant legal development, a judge has ruled in favor of The Washington Post, dismissing a substantial $3.8 billion defamation lawsuit brought forth by Trump Media. This outcome represents a considerable victory for the news organization and a setback for the media company associated with former President Donald Trump. The lawsuit, which accused the Post of publishing defamatory content, has now been decisively rejected by the court.
The sheer scale of the financial claim, $3.8 billion, highlights the intensity of the legal battle. It’s a stark reminder of the high stakes involved when powerful entities engage in protracted legal disputes.… Continue reading
A federal judge has denied Donald Trump’s request for an extension to respond to E. Jean Carroll’s demand for $5.8 million, awarded after a jury found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation. The Supreme Court had previously refused to review the jury’s 2023 verdict. Trump’s legal team cited the departure of his former lead counsel as the reason for needing more time, but Carroll’s lawyers argued this was a dilatory tactic. Trump is now required to respond by July 7th.
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The recent settlement in the defamation lawsuit brought by a voting machine company against Mike Lindell, the MyPillow CEO, has certainly sparked a lot of conversation and, frankly, some pretty wild speculation. It’s a story that’s been unfolding, and the final act, at least for now, involves a $1 billion claim being resolved without a massive public payout from Lindell himself.
What’s particularly striking about this settlement is the timing and the subsequent news that the voting machine company in question has been sold. Reports indicate that the company was acquired in October by a group led by Scott Leiendecker, whose professional background includes serving as an election director for the city of St.… Continue reading
A federal judge has denied Donald Trump’s attempt to delay a $5.8 million payout to E. Jean Carroll, stemming from a civil defamation case. This denial comes after years of Trump’s efforts to overturn a 2022 jury verdict finding him liable for sexual abuse and defamation against Carroll. Despite the Supreme Court declining to review the case, Trump’s legal team argued for more time, a request summarily rejected by the judge. Carroll’s attorney stated this ruling ends Trump’s efforts to evade accountability for his actions.
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The article details allegations of childhood abuse by Jeffrey Epstein and sexual assault by Donald Trump made by a woman, referred to as Jane Doe 4. She reportedly spoke to the FBI in 2019 about these experiences, which occurred in the 1980s and when she was a teenager, respectively. Despite confirmation of some life details related to the Epstein case, there is no evidence of an FBI follow-up on her allegations against Trump, and the woman eventually ceased contact with the bureau due to fears of being followed.
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The Supreme Court declined to hear former President Donald Trump’s appeal of a $5 million jury verdict that found him liable for sexually assaulting and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. This decision upholds the jury’s finding that Trump sexually abused and defamed Carroll nearly three decades ago, with all of Trump’s subsequent appeals of this particular verdict having failed. Trump is also appealing a separate $83.3 million defamation verdict in Carroll’s favor from another jury.
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In the ongoing $10 billion defamation lawsuit brought by Donald Trump against the BBC, the British broadcaster has reportedly requested extensive phone records and private schedules from Trump pertaining to the period surrounding the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. The BBC is seeking to bolster its defense by gathering evidence, including communications regarding Trump’s speech and the planning of the event. Trump’s legal team has countered, accusing the BBC of attempting to use the lawsuit as a platform to re-examine the events of Jan. 6, and has also pushed back against requests for financial information related to damages claimed.
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A recent court order has directed actor Justin Baldoni to cover a portion of Blake Lively’s legal expenses. This development stems from a defamation case filed by Baldoni against Lively, which ultimately did not proceed in its original form. U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman handed down the ruling, specifically denying Lively’s bid for punitive damages but acknowledging her entitlement to attorneys’ fees under California Civil Code Section 47.1. This section of the law provides that a “prevailing defendant” in a defamation case is indeed “entitled to their reasonable attorney’s fees and costs for successfully defending themselves in the litigation,” along with any other damages deemed appropriate by the court.… Continue reading
This lawsuit alleges that former Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters collaborated with Chaya Raichik of Libs of TikTok to target a teacher for approximately 1,000 days. The teacher, Regan Killackey, is suing for defamation after Walters threatened to revoke their license over a years-old family photo. The complaint claims Walters used state systems to terrorize Killackey, leading to damage to their reputation and employment.
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