Title: Trump’s Second Defamation Trial Limited to Damages Only
In a recent development, a federal judge has ruled that Donald Trump’s second defamation trial against writer E. Jean Carroll will focus solely on the issue of damages. This decision comes as a setback for the former U.S. president, who has been accused by Carroll of defaming her.
Carroll alleges that Trump denied raping her in a Manhattan department store dressing room back in the mid-1990s, which prompted her to file a defamation lawsuit. In May, a jury verdict awarded Carroll $5 million after determining that Trump had defamed her in October 2022 with actual malice.
U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan, sitting in Manhattan, has stated that the previous jury’s verdict already established that Trump made his 2019 statements with actual malice. As a result, the upcoming trial will solely revolve around determining the amount of damages Trump should pay for his defamatory comments.
The decision to limit the trial to damages only marks a significant blow to Trump’s defense, as it restricts his ability to contest the core allegations made by Carroll. However, it does provide an opportunity for the court to ascertain the appropriate compensation for the harm caused by Trump’s defamatory statements.
This development highlights the ongoing legal battles faced by Donald Trump, even after his presidency. The case has drawn public attention due to its high-profile nature and the serious allegations made against the former U.S. president.
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