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Trump Ordered to Pay $83.3m to E. Jean Carroll for Defamation: The Courtroom Drama Unfolds

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Former President Trump faces a hefty $83.3 million payout to writer E. Jean Carroll for defamation. The dramatic courtroom showdown left jaws dropping!

In a groundbreaking case, former President Donald Trump has been mandated to pay $83.3 million in damages to writer and columnist, E. Jean Carroll, for defaming her. The jury awarded Carroll over $83 million in compensation for the 'storm of hate' incited by Trump's denial of allegations that he raped her in the mid-1990s. Trump's abrupt exit during the closing arguments added a theatrical twist to the courtroom drama, reflecting his apparent displeasure with the verdict.

The defamation verdict marks a significant milestone in Carroll's pursuit of justice, with the civil jury in Manhattan delivering a resounding message by holding Trump accountable. Despite Trump's strong denial and criticism of the ruling as 'absolutely ridiculous,' the decision stands as a crucial win for Carroll and a symbolic victory for women's rights. The backlash from Trump and his supporters further intensifies the public's attention towards the case, highlighting the implications of powerful figures facing consequences for their actions.

Roberta Kaplan, renowned for her legal prowess, emerged as Carroll's fierce advocate against Trump, adding to her track record of impactful legal battles. Kaplan's strategic legal maneuvers and courtroom tactics played a pivotal role in securing the substantial damages for Carroll. The case delves deep into the complexities of legal battles involving high-profile figures and issues of defamation in the digital age.

E. Jean Carroll's promise to utilize the awarded $83.3 million for a meaningful cause raises curiosity about the impact of such a substantial sum in addressing societal issues. As the legal saga continues to unfold, the case sets a precedent for accountability and justice in the realm of defamation cases involving public figures. The ripple effects of this landmark verdict reverberate across the legal landscape, sparking discussions on the power dynamics at play and the significance of holding individuals in positions of influence responsible for their actions.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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