Following a judge’s order, President-elect Trump and ABC News host George Stephanopoulos will each give four-hour depositions next week in Trump’s defamation suit against ABC. The depositions, initially delayed, will proceed in person (Trump in Florida) and potentially remotely for Stephanopoulos. The suit stems from Stephanopoulos’s reporting on the E. Jean Carroll case, where Trump disputes the characterization of the jury’s finding. ABC’s attempts to dismiss the case based on fair reporting privilege were unsuccessful.
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A Florida judge ordered President-elect Trump to undergo a four-hour deposition next week in his defamation lawsuit against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos. This deposition, scheduled before a December 24th deadline for summary judgment motions, is in response to Stephanopoulos’ on-air statement that Trump was “found liable for rape,” a claim disputed by Trump. The judge acknowledged Trump’s previous unavailability during the election but deemed his current status necessitates participation. ABC News intends to question Trump about prior statements relevant to his credibility and the defamation claim itself.
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Unauthorized access to depositions in the Chris Dorworth defamation case, including that of the alleged minor involved with Matt Gaetz, has been revealed. The leak, attributed to an individual using the name “Altam Beezley,” impacts ongoing investigations into Gaetz’s alleged sexual misconduct and other improprieties. Despite the Justice Department’s decision not to file charges, the House Ethics Committee’s investigation continues, facing debate over releasing its findings now that Gaetz has resigned and been nominated for Attorney General. This release is opposed by some, while others, including Democrats on the Ethics Committee, advocate for public transparency.
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