Jean Carroll goes to court after President Trump is ordered to pay $83.3 million for defamation
An elated E-Jean Carroll cried and hugged her lawyers in a New York courtroom Friday after a jury handed down an $83 million verdict against Donald Trump.
Carroll declined to speak as she left the federal courthouse in Lower Manhattan, but her one-liners about X left no doubt about her state of mind.
“Exhilaration!!!” The former Elle Advice written by a columnist.
After the trial, which was highlighted by a tense exchange between Trump’s lawyer Alina Haba and Judge Lewis Kaplan, the former president awarded the author $11 million in reputation rehabilitation programs and $730 in other compensatory damages. He was ordered to pay $65 million in punitive damages.
Mr. Trump was not in court for the sentencing, leaving Lower Manhattan in a motorcade just before the verdict was read. Earlier in the day, he stormed out of the courtroom during closing arguments, but returned for the sum of his defense.
Meanwhile, Judge Kaplan advised jurors never to reveal that they served on a jury, which caused the former president to rage online.
The former president testified for just three minutes Thursday under strict guidelines on what he could say because a previous jury had already spotted him. Takes responsibility for sexual abuse of Carol.
ICYMI: Carroll and Kaplan issue statement following $83.3 million judgment
This is a huge victory for all the women who stand up when pushed down, and a huge defeat for all the bullies who tried to hold them down.
This victory is a credit to Robbie Kaplan and her amazing team at Kaplan Hecker & Fink.
Robbie Kaplan, E. Gene Carroll’s attorney
Today’s ruling proves that this law applies to everyone in our country, including the rich and famous, and even former presidents. There are ways to confront someone like Donald Trump who values wealth, fame, and power over respect for the law. It takes courage and bravery to stand up to bullies. It takes someone like E. Jean Carroll. We thank E Jean and the jury for upholding the rule of law.
E. Jean Carroll smiles after President Trump orders her to pay $83.3 million
(Reuters)
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“elation!!!”
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Carroll declined to speak as she left the federal courthouse in Lower Manhattan, but her one-liners about X left no doubt about her state of mind.
“Exhilaration!!!” The former Elle Posted by advice columnist.
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