In a New York defamation case, a jury has found former President Donald Trump liable for defaming writer E. Jean Carroll and has ordered him to pay a total of $83.3 million in damages. Trump has dismissed the verdict as “absolutely ridiculous” and announced his intention to appeal, describing the legal action as a “Biden directed witch hunt.” E. Jean Carroll was awarded $18.3 million in compensatory damages and $65 million in punitive damages. The case stems from allegations of sexual abuse in the 1990s, which Trump has repeatedly denied.
- A New York jury has found Donald Trump liable for defamation against writer E. Jean Carroll.
- Trump has been ordered to pay $18.3 million in compensatory damages and $65 million in punitive damages, totaling $83.3 million.
- Donald Trump issued a statement calling the verdict “ridiculous” and announced plans to appeal.
- Trump described the legal proceedings as a politically motivated “witch hunt” against him and the Republican Party.
- The former president was previously found civilly liable for sexually abusing Carroll in the 1990s and then defaming her after she came forward.
- E. Jean Carroll was present in court during the verdict, while Trump was not in attendance.
- Trump denied the allegations throughout the trial, claiming Carroll was lying and aiming to promote her memoir.
- To appeal, Trump will likely be required to place the amount of the judgment in a bond.
- Trump’s financial capacity to pay the damages is in question, with potential implications for his assets and his other ongoing legal battles.
- Despite the legal challenges, Trump continues his campaign to be the Republican nominee for president.
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