The ex-president is being sued for $10m by the New York writer who already was awarded $5m in an earlier trial against Trump

A federal judge has set a date for a second defamation trial brought by E Jean Carroll, the New York writer who last month won a $5m jury verdict against Donald Trump for sexual abuse and defamation.

US district judge Lewis Kaplan in Manhattan said the civil trial, in which Carroll is seeking at least $10m in damages, will begin on 15 January 2024, “unless this case has previously been entirely disposed of”.

Continue reading…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

N Ireland police chief apologises over handling of Black Lives Matters protests

Chief constable admits BAME community ‘frustrated, angry and upset by our policing…

Elon Musk’s takeover marks a good time to turn off Twitter | Letters

Letting your fingers run ahead of your brain on any digital platform…

Ellen van Dijk pips Grace Brown to win Road World Championships opener

Dutchwoman defends time trial crown in Wollongong Australia’s Brown set blistering early…

Trump penalties in New York fraud case formally set at more than $454m

Judgment will continue to accrue interest if ex-president fails to pay after…