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Donald Trump Ordered to Pay $83.3 Million for Defaming E. Jean Carroll in Landmark Verdict

A jury has ruled in favor of E. Jean Carroll in a defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump, awarding her $83.3 million for damages. Learn about the dramatic courtroom scenes and the aftermath of the high-profile case in New York.

In a groundbreaking verdict, a jury has ordered former President Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million to columnist E. Jean Carroll for defamation, marking a significant legal blow to Trump. This decision follows Trump's earlier $5 million mandate for a separate defamation incident. The ex-president was found liable for sexually abusing Carroll, despite dismissing her claims as falsehoods. During the trial, Trump controversially walked out of the courtroom amidst closing arguments, adding to the dramatic proceedings.

The significant award of $83.3 million reflects a resounding defeat for Trump, emphasizing the repercussions of his defamatory actions. Despite Trump's absence during the verdict announcement and his intention to appeal, the jury's decision stands as a momentous victory for Carroll and a strong message against bullying and defamation. The trial saw intense scrutiny and media coverage, with live updates keeping the public engaged in the unfolding legal battle.

In a surprising twist during the trial, Trump's lawyer questioned the title of one of Carroll's books, adding a humorous touch to the intense legal proceedings. The case not only highlighted the legal confrontation between Trump and Carroll but also showcased the enduring importance of truth and accountability in public discourse. Carroll's relentless pursuit of justice against Trump has culminated in a historic outcome that resonates beyond the courtroom.

As the verdict reverberates in the media and public sphere, the legal fight between Trump and Carroll underscores the power of standing up against defamation and holding influential figures accountable. The $83.3 million award symbolizes a landmark moment in the ongoing battle for justice and integrity in the face of powerful individuals attempting to evade responsibility and consequences for their actions.

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Jury orders Trump to pay $83 million for defaming columnist E. Jean ... (NPR)

This is the second time Trump has been ordered pay Carroll. Last year he was mandated by a jury to pay $5 million for a separate instance of defamation.

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Trump Ordered to Pay $83.3 Million to E. Jean Carroll in Defamation ... (The New York Times)

The ex-president was found liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll, but called her a liar. The award was โ€œa huge defeat for every bully who has tried to ...

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Trump must pay $83.3m for defaming E Jean Carroll (BBC News)

The former president stood up and walked out of the courtroom in the middle of closing arguments earlier.

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Trump ordered to pay additional $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll in ... (PBS NewsHour)

A jury has awarded an additional $83.3 million to former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, who says former President Donald Trump damaged her reputation by ...

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Verdict live updates: Trump must pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million ... (NBC News)

Latest news and live updates on the verdict in the E. Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit against former president Donald Trump, who testified yesterday.

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Trump ordered to pay $83.3M for defaming E. Jean Carroll (Politico)

NEW YORK โ€” A jury ordered Donald Trump on Friday to pay $83.3 million to the writer E. Jean Carroll over defamatory remarks he made about her while he was ...

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Jury Orders Donald Trump to Pay Extra $83.3 Million to E. Jean ... (TIME)

The verdict comes after another jury ruled Trump owed more than the $5 million after concluding he sexually abused Carroll in 1996.

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Trump's lawyer questioned one of E. Jean Carroll's books during his ... (CBS News)

A 1980s essay collection by E. Jean Carroll is fetching big bucks after former President Donald Trump's attorney questioned its title in defamation case.

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Donald Trump ordered to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million, will ... (Reuters)

Trump attended most of the trial, but was not in the courtroom to hear the verdict. He said in a social media post that he will appeal. Carroll, 80, did not ...

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Jury Orders Trump to Pay E. Jean Carroll $83 Million for Defamation (The Wall Street Journal)

Verdict adds to former president's financial obligations after earlier jury said he must pay columnist $5 million.

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Jury decides Trump must pay writer E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for ... (PBS NewsHour)

A New York jury on Friday ordered former President Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million to writer E. Jean Carroll for defaming her, after she accused him of ...

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Trump must pay $83.3 million for defaming E. Jean Carroll, jury says (CBS News)

Former President Donald Trump must pay $83.3 million in damages for defamatory statements denying he sexually assaulted the writer E. Jean Carroll.

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Jury rules Trump must pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in damages ... (CNBC)

The massive defamation verdict against Donald Trump in favor of E. Jean Carroll came less than three hours after jurors began deliberating in New York.

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Donald Trump ordered to pay E Jean Carroll $83.3m in defamation ... (The Guardian)

Ex-president vows to appeal against ruling, which comes less than a year after Carroll won $5m in sexual abuse and defamation trial.

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Trump trial live updates: Jury says former president must pay $83.3 ... (CNN)

Donald Trump must pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll for defamatory statements he made against her in 2019, a jury determined on Friday.

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E. Jean Carroll's legal fight against Trump: 10 key moments (The Hill)

Longtime advice columnist E. Jean Carroll has now taken former President Trump to civil trial two times, winning tens of millions in damages after a legal ...

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Hideous Men (The Cut)

E. Jean Carroll first accused Donald Trump of rape in New York Magazine, writing that he assaulted her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room.

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Donald Trump must pay an additional $83.3 million to E. Jean ... (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

A jury awarded $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll on Friday in a stinging and expensive rebuke to former President Donald Trump for his continued social media ...

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Roberta Kaplan Was E. Jean Carroll's Lawyer and Trump's Nemesis (The New York Times)

She argued the Supreme Court case that won gay couples federal recognition. Then, she trained her sights on a president accused of sexual abuse.

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Nikki Haley Derides Trump After Stunning E. Jean Carroll Verdict ... (Vanity Fair)

A Manhattan jury ruled Friday that Trump must pay over $83 million for defaming the writer.

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Trump can delay paying full E. Jean Carroll damages until after ... (The Hill)

Former President Trump can delay paying E. Jean Carroll the $83.3 million a jury decided he owes her until after he exhausts all appeal options he has vowed ...

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Another Big Win for E. Jean Carroll. Another Loss for Donald Trump. (The Nation)

Judge Lewis Kaplan instructed the jurors to keep their identities secret. He took the MAGA threats against court officials and jurors so seriously that he urged ...

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E. Jean Carroll Promises to Do 'Something Good' With Money Won ... (The New York Times)

The writer was awarded $83.3 million for his defamation. Now, she will have to figure out how to use it.

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