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Trump’s defamation claim against E. Jean Carroll dismissed by judge

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump faced another legal setback as a federal judge dismissed his defamation counterclaim against writer E. Jean Carroll

The ruling came from U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan in Manhattan, who determined that Carroll’s statements on CNN, made after winning a $5 million jury verdict against Trump for defamation and sexual abuse, were substantially true.

The judge concluded that Trump failed to demonstrate that Carroll had made these statements with actual malice.

Alina Habba, a lawyer representing Trump, expressed disagreement with the ruling and announced plans to file an appeal soon.

In response to a separate defamation lawsuit by Carroll seeking at least $10 million, Trump, 77, had filed the counterclaim.

A trial for this case is scheduled for January 15, 2024.

Trump is considered a front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

In addition to his legal battles, Trump faces criminal charges in three separate indictments.

These charges include allegations related to his attempts to overturn his 2020 election loss and his involvement in the events leading up to the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Trump’s lawsuit against Carroll was prompted by her assertion that he had raped her.

Carroll, a former columnist for Elle magazine, had made this claim in response to a jury’s verdict that Trump had not raped her.

Trump also objected to Carroll’s account of telling his lawyer that “he did it and you know it” shortly after the verdict.

Judge Kaplan had previously found compelling evidence that Trump had forcefully penetrated Carroll’s vagina with his fingers, causing immediate pain and lasting emotional harm.

The judge reiterated this finding, stating that the substantial truth of Carroll’s accusations was established against Trump.

Kaplan also rejected some of Trump’s defence arguments, including his claim of “absolute presidential immunity” and his assertion that Carroll was ineligible for punitive damages.

Roberta Kaplan, who represents Carroll and is unrelated to the judge, expressed satisfaction with the decision. She noted that the January trial would likely be concluded swiftly.

Both lawsuits were triggered by Trump’s denials of allegations that he forcibly raped Carroll in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the mid-1990s.

Carroll’s legal action stems from Trump’s comments in 2019, where he denied knowing her and disparaged her credibility to boost sales of her memoir.

The $5 million jury verdict originated from similar denials made on social media in 2022, in which Trump labelled the incident a “hoax” and a “lie.”

Carroll modified her lawsuit after Trump referred to her as a “whack job” in a CNN town hall following the verdict.

 

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Electric vehicles transform last mile delivery market

Australia’s last-mile delivery is rapidly adopting electric vehicles, fueled by green initiatives and insights from expert Joe Sofra.

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Australia’s last-mile delivery is rapidly adopting electric vehicles, fueled by green initiatives and insights from expert Joe Sofra.


The shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) for last mile delivery is accelerating globally, with Australia expected to see significant growth.

Companies and retailers are increasingly adopting greener solutions, driven by supporting government initiatives.

Joe Sofra from ANC discussed the current state of the last mile EV market.

#ElectricVehicles #Sustainability #LastMileDelivery #Innovation #Australia


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Trump gives Hamas ultimatum for Gaza peace plan acceptance

Trump gives Hamas deadline to accept Gaza peace plan amid rising pressure from Arab states and ongoing conflict in the region

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Trump gives Hamas deadline to accept Gaza peace plan amid rising pressure from Arab states and ongoing conflict in the region

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– Trump gives Hamas three to four days to accept a U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan, warning of consequences.
– Hamas calls the plan biased and insists on a complete Israeli withdrawal before considering any agreement.
U.S. President Donald Trump has given Hamas three to four days to accept a U.S.-backed peace plan for Gaza, warning of severe consequences if they reject it.The plan, shared by mediators Qatar and Egypt, emerged after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorsed it during a visit to the White House. Hamas, which was not part of the talks, is expected to review the proposal that calls for disarmament, a previously rejected demand.

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Trump stated that support for the plan came from both Israeli and Arab leaders, and he emphasised the need for Hamas to respond promptly. The proposal includes a ceasefire, hostage exchanges, an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and disarmament of Hamas, along with a transitional government.

A Hamas source described the plan as biased towards Israel and containing unacceptable conditions.

The group maintains that a complete Israeli withdrawal is a prerequisite for their agreement to any deal, while they are unwilling to disarm.

Pressure Mounts

Hamas faces significant pressure as foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, and Egypt have supported the initiative. Turkey’s intelligence head is also set to join discussions in Doha, marking a new level of mediation.

Despite expressing initial support, Netanyahu is cautious about the plan’s implications for Palestinian statehood and faces pressure from his coalition. Public sentiment in Gaza reflects a desire for peace, albeit with scepticism about the sincerity of both Trump and Netanyahu’s commitments.


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Trump shocks Hollywood with 100% film tariff

Trump proposes a 100% tariff on foreign movies, potentially reshaping Hollywood and affecting international co-productions. #Trump #Hollywood

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Trump proposes a 100% tariff on foreign movies, potentially reshaping Hollywood and affecting international co-productions. #Trump #Hollywood


Donald Trump has rocked Hollywood with a proposal to impose a 100 per cent tariff on all movies made outside the United States.

The move, aimed at reshaping the entertainment industry, could force studios to shift production back home and disrupt international co-productions

#Trump #Hollywood #FilmIndustry #Movies #TradeWar #TickerNews


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