Trump loses appeal of E. Jean Carroll’s $5 million defamation verdict. The Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan upheld the verdict, rejecting Trump’s arguments for dismissal. This decision solidifies Carroll’s win, awarding her $5 million in damages for sexual abuse and defamation stemming from a 1996 incident and a subsequent Truth Social post.
The original verdict stemmed from Carroll’s accusation of rape in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room. While the jury didn’t find Trump guilty of rape, they did find him liable for sexual assault and defamation. This ruling followed an earlier verdict against Trump, ordering him to pay Carroll $83.3 million for defamation relating to a separate statement denying her claims.… Continue reading
A federal judge is considering holding Rudy Giuliani in contempt for failing to comply with court orders to provide information and assets to two Georgia election workers awarded $148 million in a defamation suit. Judge Liman is dismissive of Giuliani’s attempts to avoid compliance and may infer negatively from this evidence, potentially jeopardizing Giuliani’s Florida condominium. The contempt hearing will address the seizure of Giuliani’s assets, including his Palm Beach property, to satisfy the judgment. Giuliani maintains the property is his primary residence and contests the seizure, with a trial scheduled for January 16th.
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Following CNN’s report alleging Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson used the alias “minisoldr” to post racist and lewd comments online, Robinson’s use of this username resurfaced during a virtual inauguration planning meeting. Robinson, who denies the allegations and is suing CNN for defamation, explained through his spokesperson that he’s used the username for over two decades. The username’s appearance at the meeting prompted questions from other attendees, though the issue wasn’t directly addressed. Robinson’s defamation suit against CNN is ongoing and has been moved to federal court.
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