Second E. Jean Carroll Defamation Verdict — Jury Awards $83.3 Million (2024-01-26)

A federal jury in Manhattan awards writer E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in damages in a second defamation trial against Donald Trump. The verdict comes after Trump continued attacking Carroll during and after the first trial. The jury finds that Trump's statements about Carroll were made with "actual malice." Trump continues to deny the allegations, posting on Truth Social that "I have absolutely no idea who this woman is." The massive award underscores the legal and financial toll of Trump's post-presidency.