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E. Jean Carroll Could Sue Trump Again Over New Attacks, Lawyer Suggests

E. Jean Carroll's lawyer may file another defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump.

A $91.6 million bond was posted by Trump, preventing payment while he appeals defamation verdicts. [ more ]

time.com

2 months ago

Trump Posts $92 Million Bond to Support Jury Award to E. Jean Carroll in Defamation Suit

Donald Trump secures $91.6 million bond from Chubb to cover defamation lawsuit while appealing.

Trump's legal challenges involve significant financial pressure from defamation and fraud lawsuits. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Roberta Kaplan, a Legal Force, Was Carroll's Lawyer and Trump's Nemesis

Roberta Kaplan questioned Donald Trump under oath in a defamation lawsuit filed by E. Jean Carroll.

During the deposition, Trump insulted Kaplan and called her a political operative. [ more ]

Boston.com

Donald Trump must pay an additional $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll in defamation case, jury says

A jury awarded $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll in a defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump for his social media attacks against her.

This is the second verdict against Trump in a case brought by Carroll, raising the total amount he must pay her to $88.3 million. [ more ]

Independent.ie

Donald Trump must pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in damages in defamation case, jury finds

E. Jean Carroll, who accused Donald Trump of rape, has been awarded $2.7 million in a defamation suit against him.

This is the second lawsuit in which Carroll has prevailed against Trump. In the first, she was awarded $5 million in damages. [ more ]

Above the Law

Alina Habba Will Show This So-Called Jury A Thing Or Two - See Also

Trump's lawyer is frustrated with a jury verdict.

Roberta Kaplan is determined to secure $83 million for E. Jean Carroll. [ more ]

www.bbc.co.uk

Law

Trump testifies in E Jean Carroll defamation case

E Jean Carroll's former editor described her as a 'truth teller' and a non-fact-checking journalist.

Donald Trump was unable to repeat his claim that Carroll was lying, as the previous jury had already found her not lying. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Trump's Defamation Trial Delayed Until Thursday

The trial of E. Jean Carroll's defamation lawsuit against Donald J. Trump has been postponed for an additional day and will resume on Thursday.

The trial was initially delayed because a juror reported flu-like symptoms and needed to get a Covid test. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Trump's Defamation Trial Delayed Until Thursday

The trial of E. Jean Carroll's defamation lawsuit against Donald J. Trump has been postponed for another day and will resume Thursday.

The trial was originally postponed due to a juror reporting flu-like symptoms and getting a Covid test.

If Mr. Trump testifies, it would likely happen on Thursday or Friday. [ more ]

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Brooklyn Paper

2 days ago

Brooklyn

Council Member Inna Vernikov sued for defamation by Russian-language media mogul * Brooklyn Paper

Southern Brooklyn Council Member Inna Vernikov is being sued for defamation by media mogul Gregory Davidzon. [ more ]

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

1 week ago

Dallas Cowboys

Report: NFL Network doesn't plan to renew Dallas Cowboys legend's contract

Michael Irvin is departing from the NFL Network due to broader layoffs, not related to a previous incident at the Super Bowl. [ more ]

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

1 month ago

Dallas Cowboys

Defamation suit against Cowboys owner Jerry Jones dismissed by judge

Legal dispute between Jerry Jones and Alexandra Davis resolved in court.

Jones accused of defamation by Davis, case dismissed by judge. [ more ]

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1 week ago

LGBT

No, right-wing activist Riley Gaines hasn't just won $10m from Whoopi Goldberg

Stories circulating about Riley Gaines winning a $10 million payout from Whoopi Goldberg for defamation are false and originated from a satirical website. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

1 week ago

OMG science

Canadian writer Mark Steyn ordered to pay climate scientist $1M US after defamation trial | CBC News

Climate scientist Michael Mann awarded $1 million in lawsuit against writers for defamation over comparing him to a convicted child molester. [ more ]

www.queerty.com

2 weeks ago

Law

Kari Lake drives her Senate campaign further into the ground with more chaos & courtroom embarrassments

Kari Lake's legal challenges related to her gubernatorial defeat continue to result in losses, with the Supreme Court dismissing her lawsuit against electronic voting machines. [ more ]

www.npr.org

3 weeks ago

Left-wing politics

Voting technology company settles lawsuit against OAN over 2020 election claims

Voting technology company Smartmatic settled defamation lawsuit with One America News Network related to 2020 election conspiracy theories. [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

1 month ago

Digital life

LSU's Kim Mulkey Rips Washington Post Over 'Hit Piece'

Kim Mulkey criticizes Washington Post for alleged hit piece

Mulkey threatens defamation lawsuit against the Post [ more ]

www.nature.com

2 months ago

Science

What a Climatologist's Defamation Case Victory Means for Scientists

Climate scientist Michael Mann has won a defamation lawsuit against two conservative commentators who compared him to a convicted child molester.

The jury awarded Mann over $1 million in a landmark case that serves as a warning to those who attack scientists in controversial fields.

This verdict sends a strong signal that individual scientists should not be accused of serious misconduct without strong evidence. [ more ]

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Music

Marilyn Manson Ordered to Pay Evan Rachel Wood's Legal Fees by Judge

Marilyn Manson ordered to pay Evan Rachel Wood's legal fees in defamation lawsuit

The defamation lawsuit against Wood has had many accusations thrown out, but other claims are still pending. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

France news

Karim Benzema sues French minister for defamation over Muslim Brotherhood claims

Karim Benzema has filed a defamation suit against the French interior minister Gerald Darmanin for accusing him of having links with the Muslim Brotherhood

The legal challenge argues that Benzema has no connection with the organization [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US Elections

After Years of Ups and Downs, Trump Is, Once Again, Live on Fox News

Donald Trump will appear live on Fox News for a town hall ahead of the Iowa caucuses, marking his first live interview on a major news network since May 2022.

Trump's relationship with Fox News has been complicated, with the network snubbing his rallies in 2022 and keeping him off its airwaves for five months after he announced his 2024 presidential run. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Giuliani Was Ordered to Pay $148 Million. What Happens Now?

Rudolph W. Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers he defamed.

Giuliani plans to appeal the verdict, and the judge will need to enter a judgment ordering the amount he is required to pay. [ more ]

Washington Post

Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay $148 million for false 2020 election claims

Rudy Giuliani plans to appeal the $148 million judgment against him in a defamation suit from two Georgia election workers.

A federal jury ordered Giuliani to pay $148 million to the workers for defamation, asserting that he exposed them to abuse and trauma by promoting false claims about the 2020 election. [ more ]

Boston.com

Jury awards $148M to Georgia election workers over Giuliani's 2020 vote lies

Former Georgia election workers awarded $148 million in damages in defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani

Giuliani found liable for falsely accusing women of ballot fraud [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

How Are You Gonna Collect?' Joy Reid Lists Giuliani's Massive Financial Woes and Asks Plaintiffs' Lawyer How They're Going to Get Paid

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million in a defamation lawsuit filed against him by two election workers in Georgia.

The plaintiffs' attorney is planning to use enforcement measures such as liens and garnishments to collect the awarded sum. [ more ]

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Rudy Giuliani Not Testifying in Georgia Election Defamation Case

Rudolph Giuliani may lose defamation lawsuit in Georgia and be required to pay $43 million to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss.

Giuliani cast doubt on testifying in his own defense after previously stating he would testify. [ more ]

HuffPost

Giuliani Lawyer Says Georgia Election Workers' Damages Demand Amounts To 'Death Penalty'

Lawyers for two Georgia election workers played audio recordings in court of graphic and racist threats they received after Giuliani falsely accused them of fraud.

The trial will determine how much Giuliani must pay in damages, with the women's lawyers estimating reputational damages could reach $47 million. [ more ]

Washington Post

Rudy Giuliani's election defamation trial to start today with opening statements

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is facing a defamation lawsuit filed by two Georgia election workers, seeking up to $43.5 million in damages.

Giuliani made false claims about the workers, alleging they brought in fake votes for Joe Biden during the 2020 election. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

Jury selection begins in election workers' defamation damages trial against Rudy Giuliani

Jury selection has begun in the federal case determining how much Rudy Giuliani has to pay two Georgia election workers he falsely accused of fraud.

The trial will only determine the amount of damages, if any, Giuliani must pay and his lawyer stated that Giuliani is expected to take the witness stand. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Jury seated in Giuliani election workers' defamation trial

Rudy Giuliani faces a federal trial to determine the amount of damages he must pay to two Georgia election workers he falsely accused of fraud.

Giuliani is expected to take the witness stand, potentially jeopardizing his position in a separate criminal case in Georgia. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Rudy Giuliani to appear in court over defamation of 2020 election workers

Rudy Giuliani is defending himself in a defamation lawsuit over false statements he made about election workers.

The case seeks to hold Trump allies accountable and test the use of defamation law against misinformation. [ more ]

Axios

What to know about Giuliani's trial for defaming Georgia election workers

A civil trial is set to begin to determine the damages Rudy Giuliani must pay for defaming two Georgia election workers.

Giuliani's legal and financial troubles are mounting as a result of the trial. [ more ]

New York Post

Jury trial will decide how much Giuliani must pay election workers over false election fraud claims

Rudy Giuliani will have to pay damages to two Georgia election workers in a defamation lawsuit

The trial will determine the amount of damages Giuliani must pay [ more ]

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