Former President Donald Trump expressed his frustration regarding the defamation lawsuit brought against him by writer E. Jean Carroll. He criticized the Department of Justice (DOJ) for not defending him in the case, viewing it as part of a political agenda. Trump referred to the Carroll civil case as a “Miscarriage of Justice” and a “total Scam.” This development follows a series of setbacks for Trump in the ongoing legal battle with Carroll.
Carroll’s civil suits allege defamatory statements made by Trump in response to her accusation of rape in the mid-1990s. The second suit, concluded earlier this year, resulted in a $5 million damages award to Carroll for Trump’s liable behavior. However, the jury did not find Trump liable for rape. The first suit, relating to statements made by Trump while he was still president, is scheduled for trial in January.
The DOJ had previously sought to replace Trump as the defendant in the case, citing his status as president at the time of the disputed comments. This maneuver caused a delay of nearly three years in Carroll’s lawsuit. However, the DOJ recently dropped its attempt, allowing Carroll’s case to proceed to trial. The department cited a recent appeals court decision as a factor in its decision.
Now, Trump faces the possibility of another jury ruling against him and potentially ordering him to pay more damages to Carroll. These developments occur as the 2024 Republican presidential primary season heats up, with Trump being the leading contender. Trump maintains that his statements about Carroll are true and asserts that he did not rape her.
Trump also criticized the previous trial, claiming it was unfair due to a biased judge who allegedly limited his side’s ability to present their case. He expressed his intent to appeal the verdict, which he sees as a “travesty of justice.” CNBC has sought comment from Carroll’s legal team regarding Trump’s recent statements.
Denial of responsibility! VigourTimes is an automatic aggregator of Global media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, and all materials to their authors. For any complaint, please reach us at – [email protected]. We will take necessary action within 24 hours.
