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4 months ago
OMG science

A famous climate scientist is in court, with big stakes for attacks on science

Scientists face defamation trial in DC court
Michael Mann, a prominent climate scientist, is suing for defamation [ more ]
#donald-trump
Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

Trump's Not Firing Alina Habba, Come TF On

Donald Trump is looking for appellate counsel after his recent defamation trial.
Alina Habba is not usually involved in Trump's federal appellate cases. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
4 months ago
US politics

It Was Sexual Assault, Not Rape': Giuliani Offers Unhelpful Defense of Trump

Rudy Giuliani criticized the $83.3 million verdict in Donald Trump's defamation trial and offered a weak defense of his former client.
The jury awarded E. Jean Carroll $7.3 million for emotional harm, $11 million in reputational repair, and $65 million in punitive damages. [ more ]
www.bbc.co.uk
4 months ago
Law

Trump ordered to pay $83m in damages in defamation trial

Judge confirms 'M' on verdict form means millions, signaling large damages for Trump
Trump plans to appeal and avoid paying damages by putting up a deposit [ more ]
www.amny.com
4 months ago
US politics

Jury orders Donald Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll an extra $83 million in defamation lawsuit | amNewYork

Former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll has been awarded an additional $83.3 million in a defamation trial against former President Donald Trump.
This is the second time in nine months that a jury has ruled in favor of Carroll in her claim that Trump sexually assaulted her.
Trump continues to deny the allegations and is appealing the previous $5 million award to Carroll. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
US politics

Trump storms out of courtroom as E. Jean Carroll's lawyer suggests he should pay $24M during closing arguments of defamation trial

Donald Trump walked out of a courtroom during closing arguments in the defamation trial brought by E. Jean Carroll.
Carroll's lawyer argued for at least $24 million in damages and said the trial was about getting Trump to stop publicly attacking Carroll.
Judge Kaplan reprimanded Trump for walking out of the courtroom and instructed his defense team to remain seated. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
US politics

Trump abruptly leaves courtroom during Carroll closing arguments

The jury has begun deliberations in the defamation trial against former President Donald Trump, determining if he owes writer E. Jean Carroll additional damages after a jury previously concluded he sexually abused her in 1996.
Carroll's lawyer is seeking $24 million in compensatory damages and additional punitive damages, while Trump's attorney argues that Trump told the truth when refuting Carroll's claims. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

Trump's Not Firing Alina Habba, Come TF On

Donald Trump is looking for appellate counsel after his recent defamation trial.
Alina Habba is not usually involved in Trump's federal appellate cases. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
4 months ago
US politics

It Was Sexual Assault, Not Rape': Giuliani Offers Unhelpful Defense of Trump

Rudy Giuliani criticized the $83.3 million verdict in Donald Trump's defamation trial and offered a weak defense of his former client.
The jury awarded E. Jean Carroll $7.3 million for emotional harm, $11 million in reputational repair, and $65 million in punitive damages. [ more ]
www.bbc.co.uk
4 months ago
Law

Trump ordered to pay $83m in damages in defamation trial

Judge confirms 'M' on verdict form means millions, signaling large damages for Trump
Trump plans to appeal and avoid paying damages by putting up a deposit [ more ]
www.amny.com
4 months ago
US politics

Jury orders Donald Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll an extra $83 million in defamation lawsuit | amNewYork

Former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll has been awarded an additional $83.3 million in a defamation trial against former President Donald Trump.
This is the second time in nine months that a jury has ruled in favor of Carroll in her claim that Trump sexually assaulted her.
Trump continues to deny the allegations and is appealing the previous $5 million award to Carroll. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
US politics

Trump storms out of courtroom as E. Jean Carroll's lawyer suggests he should pay $24M during closing arguments of defamation trial

Donald Trump walked out of a courtroom during closing arguments in the defamation trial brought by E. Jean Carroll.
Carroll's lawyer argued for at least $24 million in damages and said the trial was about getting Trump to stop publicly attacking Carroll.
Judge Kaplan reprimanded Trump for walking out of the courtroom and instructed his defense team to remain seated. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
US politics

Trump abruptly leaves courtroom during Carroll closing arguments

The jury has begun deliberations in the defamation trial against former President Donald Trump, determining if he owes writer E. Jean Carroll additional damages after a jury previously concluded he sexually abused her in 1996.
Carroll's lawyer is seeking $24 million in compensatory damages and additional punitive damages, while Trump's attorney argues that Trump told the truth when refuting Carroll's claims. [ more ]
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#e-jean-carroll
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

In Trump's Defamation Trial, the Nine Most Important People Are Enigmas

Attorneys in the E. Jean Carroll vs. Donald J. Trump defamation trial have little information about the anonymous jurors.
The judge ordered that the jurors remain anonymous to protect them from influence attempts or harassment by Trump's supporters. [ more ]
Above the Law
5 months ago
Law

Karma Prepares For Funniest Joke Ever As Trump Trial Gets Postponed For COVID

The second E. Jean Carroll defamation trial continued despite Trump's lawyer and a juror being sick.
Trump continued attacking Carroll on social media and filed motions for a mistrial and an appeal. [ more ]
The New York Sun
5 months ago
New York City

Trump Faces E. Jean Carroll in Court as Damages Trial Begins

E. Jean Carroll faces President Trump in court for defamation trial
Court will determine damages, if any, that Trump must pay Carroll [ more ]
Above the Law
5 months ago
Law

Judge Takes Time Out Of Saturday Night Plans To Call Trump A Rapist. Again.

Trump will face E. Jean Carroll for his second defamation trial on January 16.
The issue for the jury is how much Trump will have to pay Carroll in damages. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

In Trump's Defamation Trial, the Nine Most Important People Are Enigmas

Attorneys in the E. Jean Carroll vs. Donald J. Trump defamation trial have little information about the anonymous jurors.
The judge ordered that the jurors remain anonymous to protect them from influence attempts or harassment by Trump's supporters. [ more ]
Above the Law
5 months ago
Law

Karma Prepares For Funniest Joke Ever As Trump Trial Gets Postponed For COVID

The second E. Jean Carroll defamation trial continued despite Trump's lawyer and a juror being sick.
Trump continued attacking Carroll on social media and filed motions for a mistrial and an appeal. [ more ]
The New York Sun
5 months ago
New York City

Trump Faces E. Jean Carroll in Court as Damages Trial Begins

E. Jean Carroll faces President Trump in court for defamation trial
Court will determine damages, if any, that Trump must pay Carroll [ more ]
Above the Law
5 months ago
Law

Judge Takes Time Out Of Saturday Night Plans To Call Trump A Rapist. Again.

Trump will face E. Jean Carroll for his second defamation trial on January 16.
The issue for the jury is how much Trump will have to pay Carroll in damages. [ more ]
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www.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Law

Judge In Trump Trial Lays Out Beefed Up Security Measures to Protect Jurors' Identities

Judge in Trump's defamation trial is taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of jurors
Jurors will remain anonymous and be transported to court with heightened security measures [ more ]
#rudy-giuliani
HuffPost
6 months ago
US politics

Rudy Giuliani Hits Newsmax Host With A Wild Defamation Case Ask On Live TV

Rudy Giuliani asked for financial assistance from Newsmax host Greg Kelly after being ordered to pay $148 million to two Georgia election workers.
Giuliani referred to the D.C. court as 'fascist' and criticized U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell. [ more ]
Intelligencer
6 months ago
US politics

The Women Rudy Giuliani Tried to Destroy

Rudy Giuliani's defamation trial in Washington, D.C. is a public spectacle due to his notoriety and descent into a caricature.
The trial involves election workers seeking compensation for reputational harm caused by Giuliani spreading lies about them. [ more ]
HuffPost
6 months ago
US news

CNN Legal Analyst Spells Out Just How Bad Rudy Giuliani's Trial Tactics Have Been

CNN legal analyst criticizes Rudy Giuliani's legal strategy as the 'single worst ever devised'
Giuliani's strategy of repeating baseless claims in the defamation trial may result in a massive verdict [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
US politics

Attorney: Giuliani made it dangerous' for Ga. election workers

Giuliani spread conspiracy theories about two former Georgia election workers, treating them as expendable and not human beings.
Freeman and Moss are seeking $24 million each in reputational damages as well as punitive and emotional damages in the case. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
US politics

Rudy Giuliani defamation case: election worker to testify about former Trump lawyer's false claims live

Rudy Giuliani continues his attacks against Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman during his defamation trial, claiming they are seeking $40 million for damages.
Shaye Moss testifies about the emotional impact of Giuliani's lies, stating that she prays to disappear and highlighting the need to hold election workers accountable. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
US politics

The End of Rudy Giuliani? Kal Penn Is Fine With That.

Rudy Giuliani's defamation trial began with two Georgia election workers suing him for $43 million.
Giuliani's lawyer argued that owing such an amount would be the end of him. [ more ]
HuffPost
6 months ago
US politics

Rudy Giuliani Hits Newsmax Host With A Wild Defamation Case Ask On Live TV

Rudy Giuliani asked for financial assistance from Newsmax host Greg Kelly after being ordered to pay $148 million to two Georgia election workers.
Giuliani referred to the D.C. court as 'fascist' and criticized U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell. [ more ]
Intelligencer
6 months ago
US politics

The Women Rudy Giuliani Tried to Destroy

Rudy Giuliani's defamation trial in Washington, D.C. is a public spectacle due to his notoriety and descent into a caricature.
The trial involves election workers seeking compensation for reputational harm caused by Giuliani spreading lies about them. [ more ]
HuffPost
6 months ago
US news

CNN Legal Analyst Spells Out Just How Bad Rudy Giuliani's Trial Tactics Have Been

CNN legal analyst criticizes Rudy Giuliani's legal strategy as the 'single worst ever devised'
Giuliani's strategy of repeating baseless claims in the defamation trial may result in a massive verdict [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
US politics

Attorney: Giuliani made it dangerous' for Ga. election workers

Giuliani spread conspiracy theories about two former Georgia election workers, treating them as expendable and not human beings.
Freeman and Moss are seeking $24 million each in reputational damages as well as punitive and emotional damages in the case. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
US politics

Rudy Giuliani defamation case: election worker to testify about former Trump lawyer's false claims live

Rudy Giuliani continues his attacks against Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman during his defamation trial, claiming they are seeking $40 million for damages.
Shaye Moss testifies about the emotional impact of Giuliani's lies, stating that she prays to disappear and highlighting the need to hold election workers accountable. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
US politics

The End of Rudy Giuliani? Kal Penn Is Fine With That.

Rudy Giuliani's defamation trial began with two Georgia election workers suing him for $43 million.
Giuliani's lawyer argued that owing such an amount would be the end of him. [ more ]
morerudy-giuliani
Above the Law
6 months ago
Law

Giuliani Shuts Up For First Time In Five Years, Will Not Testify At Defamation Trial

Rudy Giuliani will not be testifying in the defamation trial in DC.
Giuliani has already defaulted in the trial and is liable for defamation and other charges. [ more ]
HuffPost
6 months ago
US news

Seth Meyers Shreds Giuliani Lawyer's Defamation Trial Excuse

Rudy Giuliani's lawyer blamed his client's 'unintelligible' objections on his age during his defamation trial.
Seth Meyers criticized Giuliani's attempts to use his age as an excuse for his actions. [ more ]
HuffPost
6 months ago
US politics

Rudy Giuliani Leaves Defamation Trial To Defame Some More Outside

Rudy Giuliani doubles down on election lies during defamation trial
Judge reprimands Giuliani for contradicting his own lawyer in court [ more ]
www.npr.org
6 months ago
US politics

Jury will decide amount Giuliani will pay to 2 Georgia election workers for defamation

Former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani's defamation and conspiracy trial is underway, as a jury has been seated to determine punitive damages in a civil case brought by two Georgia election workers.
Giuliani has been found liable for defamation and civil conspiracy for making false statements about the election workers, who allege emotional harm and reputational damage. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
US politics

What is at stake in Rudy Giuliani poll workers defamation trial?

Rudy Giuliani is facing a defamation trial where he may have to pay millions of dollars to two Georgia election workers he made false statements about.
The former New York mayor repeatedly made false claims about the women and spread misleading security footage to overturn Trump's loss in the state. [ more ]
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