Trump must pay E. Jean Carroll over $83 million in defamation damages, jury rules - eviltoast
The verdict comes after a dramatic day in court that included the former president storming out of the courtroom during Carroll's closing argument.

Former President Donald Trump must pay writer E. Jean Carroll over $83 million in damages for repeatedly defaming her, a jury found Friday.

The nine-person jury began deliberations in federal court in New York at 1:40 p.m. ET and reached a verdict in just under three hours.

  • Riccosuave@lemmy.worldOP
    44·
    10 months ago

    It’s already happening. He’s probably defaming her on Truth Social right now while OD’ing on McDonald’s.

    • RamblingPanda@lemmynsfw.com
      24·
      10 months ago

      He couldn’t shut up if his life depended on being quiet. I hope this drains his pockets until there’s nothing left.

      • ddh@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
        9·
        10 months ago

        I hope it’s draining Republican Party coffers, which it indirectly seems to be