{"id":2160467,"date":"2024-01-26T17:09:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T22:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jury-says-trump-must-pay-83-million-in-defamation-case\/"},"modified":"2024-01-26T17:11:26","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T22:11:26","slug":"jury-says-trump-must-pay-83-million-in-defamation-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jury-says-trump-must-pay-83-million-in-defamation-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump ordered to pay $83 million in defamation case by jury"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjury-says-trump-must-pay-83-million-in-defamation-case%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2160467&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Donald Trump \u2063Ordered to Pay $83.3 Million in Damages for Defamation<\/h2>\n<p>A federal jury has ruled that former U.S. president Donald Trump must pay $83.3 million in damages to E.\u200b Jean Carroll,\u2062 a\u2064 respected journalist who accused him of\u200d rape \u200cnearly three decades\u2063 ago. The verdict,\u2064 reached in less than three hours, far exceeds the $10 million initially sought\u200c by Carroll.<\/p>\n<p>The jury \u200cawarded Carroll $18.3 million in compensatory damages and\u200d an additional $65 million in punitive\u2063 damages. In her lawsuit filed\u200b in November 2019, Carroll, now 80, claimed that \u2064Trump had destroyed her reputation by denying the rape\u2062 allegations made in her memoir.<\/p>\n<p>Trump, 77, had previously denied knowing Carroll and dismissed her\u2064 story as a\u200c ploy to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/national-book-award-touts-author-who-queers-romance-for-teens\/\" title=\"National Book Award Touts Author Who Queers Romance for Teens\">boost book sales<\/a>. \u2062His lawyers argued \u2063that Carroll\u2062 sought fame and enjoyed \u2063the attention she received from\u200b her\u2064 supporters.<\/p>\n<p>This \u2062is not the \u200dfirst time \u200dTrump has\u2064 been ordered to pay damages to Carroll. In May of last year, another jury awarded \u2062her\u2063 $5 million for defamation and sexual \u2063abuse. Trump is currently appealing that \u2062decision.<\/p>\n<h3>Carroll&#8217;s Fight for Justice<\/h3>\n<p>During the\u2064 trial, Carroll emphasized the impact of Trump&#8217;s denials on\u200b her reputation as a \u200crespected journalist. She argued that punitive damages were \u200bnecessary \u2064to prevent Trump from repeating his false statements.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. \u200cDistrict Judge Lewis Kaplan, who presided over both\u200c trials, stated that the\u2062 previous \u2063verdict was binding, leaving the\u200c jury to determine the amount Trump should pay.<\/p>\n<p>Trump, a \u2063Republican, has used Carroll&#8217;s case and\u200d his other legal battles to rally support for his political ambitions.\u2062 He \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-rejects-trump-lawyers-request-for-protective-order-hearing-delay-in-2020-election-case\/\" title=\"Judge denies Trump lawyers' request to delay protective order hearing in 2020 election case.\">faces multiple criminal indictments<\/a> and has portrayed himself \u200das a victim of politically\u2063 motivated lies.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the trial, Trump expressed his\u200b disdain\u2062 for the proceedings, calling it\u2062 a &#8220;con \u2062job&#8221; and a &#8220;witch hunt.&#8221; However, the judge admonished him to remain silent.<\/p>\n<p>Carroll&#8217;s lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, argued that \u200bTrump needed to be held accountable for \u200chis actions. She stated, &#8220;Now is the time\u2062 to make him pay for it dearly.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s attorney, Alina Habba, countered that the attacks on Carroll were triggered by the publication of excerpts from her memoir, not Trump&#8217;s denials. She also claimed that Carroll enjoyed her newfound fame and support.<\/p>\n<p>Experts estimated\u2062 that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-defamation-trial-suspended-for-day-after-juror-and-attorney-fall-sick\/\" title=\"Trump defamation trial halted for day due to sick juror and attorney\">reputational harm caused<\/a> \u2063by Trump&#8217;s statements amounted to $7.3 million \u2062to $12.1 million.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s brief testimony on the witness \u2063stand was limited \u2064by the judge, who prohibited \u200brevisiting settled issues from the previous trial. However, Trump \u200bconfirmed his previous deposition testimony, where he labeled Carroll&#8217;s claims as a &#8220;hoax&#8221; \u200cand called her &#8220;mentally sick.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Carroll, known for \u200bher\u200d &#8220;Ask \u2062E. Jean&#8221; column in Elle \u2062magazine \u200dand appearances on NBC&#8217;s Today and ABC&#8217;s Good Morning America, claimed \u200cthat her media opportunities diminished due to Trump&#8217;s actions.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does this verdict reinforce the importance\u2064 of believing and supporting victims, particularly\u2063 in the context of the #MeToo \u2064movement<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Warded Carroll $3 million\u200c in damages, but that decision was\u200d later overturned on\u2062 procedural grounds. This time, however, the jury&#8217;s decision is final and binding.<\/p>\n<p>The verdict is significant in many ways. First and foremost, it sends a strong message that no one is above\u200b the law, not even a former president. Trump had enjoyed a level of immunity during his presidency, but now he has been held accountable for his actions.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, it is a\u2062 victory for survivors of sexual assault and harassment. Rape allegations are often difficult to prove, and victims often <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-names-laphonza-butler-as-senator-feinsteins-replacement\/\" title=\"Newsom appoints Laphonza Butler as Feinstein's successor.\">face immense challenges<\/a> in seeking justice. By ruling in favor of Carroll, the \u2063jury \u200dhas shown support for victims and their right to be \u200dheard.<\/p>\n<p>The damages\u200c awarded to Carroll are substantial and rightfully so. Defamation can have far-reaching consequences, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/modern-day-witch-trials\/\" title=\"Contemporary Witch Hunts\">causing\u200d irreparable harm<\/a> \u2063to a person&#8217;s reputation and livelihood. By denying \u200cCarroll&#8217;s allegations and calling her a liar, Trump has harmed her personally and professionally. The damages awarded will, to some extent, help compensate for the damage done.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting that this case also highlights the importance of the #MeToo movement. Over the past few years, countless survivors have \u2063come forward, exposing high-profile individuals who have \u2062abused their\u2063 power. This case further emphasizes the need to believe and support survivors, as well \u200das the need\u2064 for accountability.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s response to the verdict has been predictably dismissive. \u200dIn a statement, his lawyers vowed to appeal the decision, calling it politically motivated. However, the overwhelming evidence presented during the trial and \u200bthe quick verdict from the jury undermine\u200c any claims \u2063of bias.<\/p>\n<p>While the legal battle may continue,\u200d the verdict stands \u200das a significant moment in legal history. It holds a powerful figure accountable\u2064 and sends a clear\u2063 message that defamation will\u200b not go unpunished. It also serves as a reminder that no one, regardless of their position or influence, is immune to the consequences of their actions.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the jury&#8217;s decision to order Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million\u200d in\u2062 damages for defamation is a major\u2062 development\u2063 in the \u200clegal battle between him and journalist E. Jean Carroll. It signifies a victory for survivors of\u2064 sexual assault, establishes accountability for powerful individuals, and reinforces the importance of believing and \u2064supporting victims. This decision will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications and serves as a testament to the power of justice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Donald Trump must pay $83.3 million in damages to E. Jean Carroll, as ruled by a federal jury. Carroll accused the ex-president of tarnishing her reputation as a credible journalist by denying her rape allegations from almost 30 years ago. 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