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Trump Ordered to Pay E Jean Carroll $83.3 Million in Defamation Case

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Breaking news: Former President Donald Trump ordered to pay $83.3 million in damages to writer E Jean Carroll for defaming her. Find out the details!

In a stunning development, former President Donald Trump has been ordered to pay writer E Jean Carroll a whopping $83.3 million in damages for defamation. Carroll accused Trump of destroying her reputation by denying he raped her in the mid-1990s, leading to a fierce legal battle. The civil jury in Manhattan ruled in favor of Carroll, marking a significant victory for her and setting a precedent for holding powerful figures accountable for their actions.

This verdict comes after another jury previously ruled that Trump owed more than $5 million to Carroll for a separate instance of sexual abuse and defamation. Trump, who attended most of the trial, expressed his intention to appeal the ruling after declaring it 'absolutely ridiculous.' The courtroom drama escalated when Trump abruptly left during closing arguments, showcasing the intense emotions surrounding the case. Despite the controversy, Carroll remains determined to seek justice and hold Trump accountable for his actions.

In a related piece, writer E. Jean Carroll's lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, emerged as a key figure in the trial, known for her previous legal victories and her fierce advocacy for justice. Kaplan's resilience and dedication to Carroll's case played a crucial role in securing the substantial damages from Trump. Additionally, the verdict sparked a response from prominent figures like Nikki Haley, who derided Trump after the stunning outcome of the trial, highlighting the widespread impact of the case on public opinion and political discourse.

E. Jean Carroll's courageous stance against Trump and the subsequent legal battle have brought attention to the importance of accountability and justice in cases of defamation and assault. The significant damages awarded to Carroll serve as a reminder of the power of truth and the consequences of actions, even for individuals in positions of authority and influence.

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Donald Trump ordered to pay writer E Jean Carroll $US83.3 million ... (ABC News)

The jury awards the writer and columnist more than $US83 million ($126 million) in damages for the "storm of hate" caused by the former president.

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Donald Trump ordered to pay E Jean Carroll more than $126 million ... (SBS)

Carroll accused the former US president of destroying her reputation by denying he raped her in the mid-1990s.

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'A great victory for every woman': Trump ordered to pay $127m in ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The civil jury in Manhattan has ordered the former US president to pay damages to E. Jean Carroll who claims he attacked her in a dressing room in the ...

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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 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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Trump abruptly leaves court during closing arguments in E Jean ... (The Guardian)

Ex-president's departure came as Carroll's lead attorney noted he had continued to defame former Elle writer during trial.

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Trump walks out of court during closing arguments of E. Jean Carroll ... (PBS NewsHour)

Federal Judge Lewis A. Kaplan interrupted the closing argument that the lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, was making on behalf of writer E. Jean Carroll to note for ...

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Angry Trump fumes after $83.3m damages ruling in E Jean Carroll ... (The Guardian)

Former president calls verdict 'absolutely ridiculous' and accuses Biden of directing 'witch-hunt' against him and Republicans.

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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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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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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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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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Tantrums and threats: key takeaways from Trump's E Jean Carroll trial (The Guardian)

The writer sued the ex-president for defamation after separate sexual assault and defamation trial in which she won $5m.

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Trump ordered to pay E. Jean Carroll $83m in damages (Illawarra Mercury)

Former US president Donald Trump must pay $US83.3 million to writer E. Jean Carroll for calling her sexual...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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