A jury already found that the former president sexually assaulted E. Jean Carroll, a former magazine writer, and defamed her. Why is he in court again? Source: New York Times
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Judge Threatens to Eject Trump From Carroll Trial After His Complaints
By Gotham Rex on January 18, 2024
The former president’s right to be at his trial “can be forfeited,” the judge warned. E. Jean Carroll is seeking at least $10 million in damages for his denials that he sexually assaulted her. Source: New York Times
Scott Stringer Sues for Defamation Over Sexual Assault Claim
By Gotham Rex on December 12, 2022
Mr. Stringer, the former New York City comptroller, said that a woman’s claims of sexual assault were lies and caused “irreparable harm” as he ran for mayor. Source: New York Times
Writer Who Accused Trump of Rape to File New Defamation Lawsuit
By Gotham Rex on November 17, 2022
E. Jean Carroll, whose first defamation lawsuit faced challenges because Donald J. Trump was then the president, will sue him again over similar statements he made after leaving office. Source: New York Times
E. Jean Carroll, Who Says Trump Raped Her, Plans to Use New Law to Prove It
By Gotham Rex on September 20, 2022
E. Jean Carroll, a former advice columnist for Elle, had already sued the former president for defamation after he branded her a liar Source: New York Times
Sarah Palin Will Seek New Trial in New York Times Libel Case
By Gotham Rex on February 24, 2022
Lawyers have told a federal judge that they will file several motions scrutinizing the timing of his announcement that he intended to dismiss the case for lack of evidence. Source: New York Times
Jurors in Sarah Palin Trial Knew of Judge’s Decision to Dismiss
By Gotham Rex on February 16, 2022
The judge said several jurors acknowledged knowing about his decision but said it had not “played any role whatever in their deliberations.” Source: New York Times
Sarah Palin’s Libel Claim Against The Times Is Rejected by a Jury
By Gotham Rex on February 15, 2022
The verdict came a day after the judge said he planned to dismiss the case, ruling that Ms. Palin’s legal team had failed to prove that the newspaper defamed her. Source: New York Times
James Bennet to Continue Testifying in Sarah Palin Libel Trial
By Gotham Rex on February 9, 2022
Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor, claims the paper acted recklessly in publishing an editorial that incorrectly linked her to a mass shooting. Source: New York Times
Judge Says New York Times Can Retain Project Veritas Memos, for Now
By Gotham Rex on December 28, 2021
A New York appeals court said the paper did not need to immediately give up or destroy documents related to the conservative group. The paper is still prevented from publishing certain documents. Source: New York Times
Alex Jones Liable in Sandy Hook Defamation Suits
By Gotham Rex on November 15, 2021
A Connecticut judge’s ruling against the Infowars host combines with decisions in Texas to grant a clean sweep for the families of 10 shooting victims. Source: New York Times
Biden Justice Department Seeks to Defend Trump in Suit Over Rape Denial
By Gotham Rex on June 7, 2021
Donald Trump is facing a defamation lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll, who has accused Mr. Trump of raping her. Source: New York Times
Summer Zervos's Defamation Suit Against Trump Will Proceed
By Gotham Rex on March 30, 2021
The court’s decision, in a case against the former president by Summer Zervos, could compel Mr. Trump to testify under oath. Source: New York Times
Fox Files Motion to Dismiss Smartmatic’s $2.7 Billion Defamation Suit
By Gotham Rex on February 8, 2021
In a court filing, Rupert Murdoch’s media company says it had the right to broadcast the debunked claims of election fraud promoted by President Donald Trump’s legal team on Fox News and Fox Business. Source: New York Times
Justice Dept. Says Trump’s Denial of Rape Accusation Was an Official Act
By Gotham Rex on October 19, 2020
The writer E. Jean Carroll sued the president for defamation after he denied sexually assaulting her in the 1990s. Now the government wants to defend him. Source: New York Times