Trump loses appeal of E Jean Carroll verdict finding him liable for sexual abuse and defamation A jury awarded the former Elle columnist $5m in her first defamation trial against the former president The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024
‘The great capitulation’: why key US figures are seeking Trump’s favor People from tech executives to foreign leaders and even some mainstream media figures are ‘acquiescing in advance’, experts say, because of greed and fear The Guardian - US · Dec 22, 2024
Trump and allies are waging campaign against media to stifle dissent – experts Lawsuits against Iowa paper and settlement with ABC signal beginning of aggressive legal action to silence critics The Guardian - US · Dec 21, 2024
ABC News vs. The Lincoln Project ABC News vs. The Lincoln Project is a First Amendment study in contrasts Salon · Dec 21, 2024
The week American journalism died It was a slow death — and it took down democracy with it Salon · Dec 19, 2024
OPINION - Chameleon-like Donald Trump is having a chilling effect on his enemies already The world is waiting to see which Donald Trump shows up on inauguration day, the troublemaker or the dealmaker. He is trying on both roles for size, threatening revenge on those he regards as the “enemy within” and making nice playing footsie with new friends and old foes who are… Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024
Trump’s $15m settlement with ABC shook the First Amendment’s foundation. It’s just the beginning ANALYSIS : “Many in free press circles are holding their breath,” one First Amendment expert tells Justin Baragona. “There is concern that we are embarking on some scary times.” The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024
Given George Stephanopoulos' Carelessness, ABC's Defamation Settlement With Trump Seems Prudent The host of This Week repeatedly and inaccurately asserted that Trump had been "found liable for rape." Reason · Dec 16, 2024
ABC’s $15m settlement in Trump ‘rape’ defamation case was met with surprise and outrage. Here’s why Trump claimed George Stephanopoulos defamed him when he said a jury found him ‘liable for rape’ The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2024
ABC News Settles Trump Defamation Lawsuit for $15 Million After Anchor Falsely Claimed President-Elect Was 'Liable for Rape' ABC News has agreed to pay a $15 million settlement to fund Donald Trump's presidential library to settle a defamation lawsuit. Latin Times · Dec 15, 2024
ABC settles Trump defamation suit Trump sued the network after George Stephanopoulos said he'd been found "liable for rape" Salon · Dec 15, 2024
ABC Reaches $15 Million Settlement With Donald Trump In Defamation Lawsuit The settlement resolves the legal conflict, allowing both parties to move forward while closing the chapter on the public feud. International Business Times · Dec 15, 2024
ABC News agrees to pay $15m to settle Trump defamation suit The lawsuit stemmed from a top anchor’s inaccurate on-air remarks about a sexual abuse case involving Trump. Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2024
The Trump v. ABC Defamation Decision That Led to the $15M Settlement From the July 24 opinion by Chief Judge Cecilia Altonaga (S.D. Fla.) that led to ABC's $15M (plus $1M in… The post The Trump v. ABC Defamation Decision That Led to the $15M Settlement appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Dec 15, 2024
The Guardian - US · Dec 14, 2024 ABC News and George Stephanopoulos agree to $15m payout in Trump case Network and anchor agree to settlement in defamation lawsuit Trump filed against network earlier this year
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2024 ABC agrees to pay $15 million to Trump in defamation lawsuit settlement Trump claimed George Stephanopoulos incorrectly said he was found ‘liable for rape’ despite judge’s ruling
Salon · Dec 14, 2024 Trump to sit for deposition in ABC case The president-elect sued the network after George Stephanopoulos said Trump was found liable for rape by a jury
Salon · Dec 13, 2024 Bad news for Trump bid to undo $485M hit The judgment doesn't just "evaporate just because you become president," former NY AG prosecutor says
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024 Who is Alina Habba? Trump’s personal attorney joins White House team after losing in court Trump’s incoming counselor to the president lost several blockbuster cases while serving as his loyal champion on the campaign trail
Salon · Dec 5, 2024 Trump's anti-#MeToo picks are backfiring Gaetz gone, Hegseth going? It turns out repeated accusations of abuse and harassment don't look great on a résumé
Fortune · Dec 2, 2024 LinkedIn co-founder and Democratic mega-donor Reid Hoffman may leave the U.S. after Trump win After bankrolling private litigation against Trump, Hoffman fears retribution from the president-elect.
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024 Will Donald Trump use Kash Patel to attack his critics and the First Amendment? Limitations of US law shield most journalists, but long-term use of the Espionage Act to prosecute leakers provides Trump an alleyway to attack critics. Reporter John Bowden provides analysis about what Patel’s nomination could mean for the First Amendement
Al Jazeera · Nov 26, 2024 Why is US prosecutor Jack Smith dropping charges against Trump? The federal criminal case against Trump relating to 2020 election interference will no longer go ahead.
Top News · Nov 21, 2024 Trump Administration Faces Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct Key government nominees, including Trump, face sexual misconduct allegations, raising ethical concerns.
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024 Several of Trump's Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconduct Former congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name as President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general in the face of sexual misconduct allegations