Jean Carroll vs. Donald Trump. A Story of Allegations, Defamation and Millions

E. Jean Carroll, a journalist, accused Donald Trump of a violent sexual assault in a New York department store dressing room during the 1990s. She spoke out in 2019, years after the incident.

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Trump vehemently denied the accusation and publicly attacked Carroll's character, calling her a "liar." Carroll filed a defamation lawsuit against Trump in 2019, citing these statements as damaging to her reputation.

In May 2023, a jury found Trump liable for defamation and awarded Carroll $5 million in damages. The jurors determined that Trump's statements were false and had harmed Carroll's reputation.

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In January 2024, jury awarded Carroll $83.3 million in damages. The jury found that Trump's continued denials further damaged Carroll's reputation, leading to the larger award.

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A civil lawsuit related to the alleged assault is currently on hold due to legal issues surrounding Trump's immunity during his term. The Supreme Court rejected Trump's request to delay the case, allowing it to proceed

The case has sparked public debate surrounding #MeToo, sexual assault allegations, freedom of speech, and political divides. Public opinion remains divided for both Carroll and Trump.

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Trump is expected to appeal the $83.3 million verdict. Outcome of the ongoing assault-related civil lawsuit is uncertain, and it may impact similar legal proceedings

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