As news broke that E. Jean Carroll, the woman who accused Donald Trump of sexual assault, had won an $83.3 million defamation lawsuit against him, my mind couldn’t help but ponder what she planned to do with such a significant sum of money. It’s her money, and she deserves every penny, but the possibilities for doing something good with it are endless.
One suggestion that immediately came to mind was to fund private lab testing for rape kits to ensure that physical evidence of sexual assault is handled professionally and quickly. It is disheartening to know that rape kit backlogs still persist in many states, despite the availability of funding.… Continue reading
E. Jean Carroll jury decides Trump must pay $83.3 million. When I read the news, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of satisfaction and vindication. Finally, justice has been served to a man who has continuously defamed and denied the rape accusations made against him by E. Jean Carroll. The jury ruled unanimously, sending a resounding message that actions have consequences, no matter how powerful or influential one may be.
The breakdown of the damages awarded was equally significant. $7.3 million for emotional damage, $11 million in compensatory damages, and a staggering $65 million in punitive damages. These numbers reflect not only the severity of the harm caused but also the message that the court wishes to send–that such behavior will not be tolerated.… Continue reading
Trump’s Big Mouth Just Cost Him Big-Time in E. Jean Carroll Case | A Trump deposition video from one case is about to screw him over in another.
It’s no secret that former President Donald Trump has a habit of speaking before thinking, often leading to controversies and legal troubles. And now, it seems that his big mouth has gotten him into hot water once again, this time in relation to the ongoing E. Jean Carroll case.
For those unfamiliar with the case, E. Jean Carroll, a renowned writer and media personality, accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the mid-1990s.… Continue reading
Trump Rages Against E. Jean Carroll, Ignores Melania on Wedding Anniversary
As I read the headline “Trump Rages Against E. Jean Carroll, Ignores Melania on Wedding Anniversary,” a whirlwind of emotions hit me. On the one hand, it is disheartening to witness the President of the United States publicly attacking someone while seemingly disregarding a significant milestone in his marriage. On the other hand, it doesn’t come as a surprise, considering the tumultuous nature of Trump’s relationship with Melania.
Melania Trump, often seen as a silent figure beside her husband, has once again taken a backseat to his tirades. It seems that their marriage is nothing more than a superficial agreement, devoid of genuine love and devotion.… Continue reading
Is the Nickname ‘Donald Rapist Trump’ Defamatory? | The former president was found liable for behavior that a judge said is commonly understood as “rape.” So why not call him what he apparently is?
In recent discussions about the former president, Donald Trump, the topic of whether or not it is defamatory to refer to him as the nickname ‘Donald Rapist Trump’ has arisen. The issue at hand stems from a court case involving writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in the mid-1990s.
The court case resulted in a judge finding that Carroll’s allegations against Trump were established as a fact, thereby labeling him as a rapist.… Continue reading
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