The Jury's Verdict
A jury has ordered Ex-President Donald Trump to pay an additional $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll amidst a defamation case. This is on top of a substantial $5 million verdict from a previous defamation and sexual assault case brought by Carroll, bringing the total Trump must pay to $88.3 million. Despite a vigorous protest, Trump has signaled his intent to appeal the case.
Carroll, an 80-year-old former advice columnist, greeted the verdict from the seven-man, two-woman anonymous jury with a smile. Later, she shared an emotional hug with her attorneys, marking the significant victory in her fight against Trump.
Why Was Trump Storming Out of the Courtroom Yet Again?
Earlier during the trial, Trump stormed out of the courtroom amidst closing arguments by Carroll's attorney, only to return for his attorney's closing arguments and part of the deliberations. Trump's attorney, Alina Habba, said they would keep fighting decisively, believing that the legal system was manipulated against Trump. The Ex-President has consistently used his legal trials as an advantage, claiming them as proof of a weaponized political system against him.
What Does the Future Hold for Trump Amidst Ongoing Legal Troubles?
The conclusion of Carroll's civil case doesn't alleviate Trump's legal woes. Trump is currently facing 91 criminal charges in four indictments related to attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, mishandling classified documents, and suspected payoffs to a porn star.
Carroll has claimed that in 1996, she had an encounter with Trump that ended in a violent episode in a Manhattan department store. She accused Trump of slamming her against a dressing room wall, pulling down her tights, and forcing himself on her.
Measures, Money, and Mockeries
The jury was convened to determine the damages Trump owed Carroll for two defamatory statements he had made while president following the publishing of Carroll's memoir. The jury delivered $18.3 million in compensatory damages and another monumental $65 million in punitive damages intended to deter future behavior.
Highlighting Trump's wealth, Carroll's attorney, Roberta Kaplan, argued that considerable punitive damages were the only recourse to give Carroll a chance at a normal life, safe from public humiliation by influential figures like Trump.
Is There an End in Sight for Carroll's Struggle?
Will these drawn-out trials ever signal an end to the turmoil for E. Jean Carroll? Despite the trials and the considerable damages she has been awarded, Carroll has claimed these incidents shattered her reputation, and she is set to reclaim her reputation and stop the public lies against her.
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