Court Dismisses Trump's Defamation Lawsuit Against E. Jean Carroll

A federal judge dismisses Donald Trump's defamation countersuit against E. Jean Carroll

A federal judge in New York has dismissed Donald Trump's defamation countersuit against writer E. Jean Carroll. Carroll had accused Trump of raping her in the mid-1990s. The judge granted Carroll's motion to dismiss Trump's claim, which was based on her statement in a CNN interview where she expressed her belief that Trump did rape her despite the jury's verdict in a separate case.

Judge rules that Carroll's statements were "substantially true"

In a recent case involving writer E. Jean Carroll's accusation of rape against former President Donald Trump, a judge has ruled that Carroll's statements were "substantially true." The judge agreed with Carroll's legal team's argument and stated that the jury's finding on the "sexual abuse question" implied that Trump had raped Carroll with his fingers. The judge also noted that New York penal law defines such a crime as forcible penetration of the vagina by a penis.

Trump appeals $5 million damages verdict

Former President Donald Trump has appealed a jury's verdict that ordered him to pay $5 million in damages to writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of rape. Trump's legal team filed a counterclaim stating that Carroll disregarded the jury's finding that he did not rape her. This counterclaim is part of a separate defamation lawsuit brought by Carroll in 2019, which is set to go to trial in January. Trump has consistently denied Carroll's allegations.

Court dismisses Trump's counterclaim

A court has dismissed former President Donald Trump's counterclaim against E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of rape. The dismissal means that the upcoming trial will focus on a limited set of issues and is expected to be completed quickly. Carroll's lawyer expressed satisfaction with the decision and stated that they look forward to seeking additional damages for the defamatory statements made by Trump in 2019.

Trump's attorney plans to appeal

Former President Donald Trump's attorney, Alina Habba, has expressed disagreement with a recent decision and plans to file an appeal soon. Trump is currently campaigning for a potential second term in the White House in 2024. Alongside civil litigation, he also faces several indictments at the state and federal levels. Trump maintains his innocence, stating that he is the victim of a "witch hunt."