Donald Trump faced backlash Wednesday night for disparaging writer E. Jean Carroll during a CNN town hall, one day after a federal jury found him liable for battery and defamation in a civil trial stemming from rape allegations. The jury awarded Carroll $2 million in damages, and Trump's comments were widely condemned by legal experts and advocates for survivors of sexual assault. Many argued that Trump’s comments were an attempt to undermine the jury’s verdict and discredit Carroll.
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Rep. Colin Allred, a former NFL linebacker and civil rights lawyer, has announced his candidacy for the 2024 Senate election against Republican incumbent Ted Cruz. In his announcement video, Allred highlighted his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol and his bipartisan record on issues such as veterans' rights, trade with Mexico, and the CHIPS Act. His candidacy has already generated excitement among Democrats in Texas, with endorsements from prominent figures such as Beto O'Rourke.
A federal judge in New York has denied Donald Trump's lawyers' motion for a mistrial in the civil battery and defamation lawsuit filed against the former president by advice columnist E. Jean Carroll. During the trial, Trump's defense lawyer continued his cross-examination of Carroll, asking her about old Facebook posts where she praised his TV show "The Apprentice." The judge denied the motion, ruling that the evidence presented was fair and that the jury should make its own decision. The trial is ongoing and a verdict is expected in the coming weeks.
E. Jean Carroll, a 79-year-old writer and advice columnist, is suing former President Donald Trump for battery in a New York courtroom, alleging that he raped her in a Manhattan department store in 1995 or 1996. Trump has denied the allegation, claiming that her story is a “hoax” or a “scam” and that he did not find her attractive. During the trial, Trump’s lawyer, Roberta A. Kaplan, questioned Carroll on details about the alleged attack and suggested that she made up the story to promote her book. The case is ongoing, and the outcome is yet to be determined.
Jury deliberations began Wednesday in the seditious conspiracy trial of former Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio and four co-defendants, who are accused of plotting to keep President Donald Trump in the White House after the 2020 election. Attorneys for the Proud Boys placed blame for the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol on Donald Trump during closing arguments on Tuesday. If convicted, the defendants could face up to 20 years in prison, and the jury's decision will be closely watched by both sides of the political aisle.
Adam Laxalt, a Donald Trump ally, has been appointed to lead a political action committee encouraging Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. Laxalt was endorsed by Trump in the 2022 Senate race and chaired his 2020 campaign in Nevada, repeating false claims of fraud. He was also a public face of Trump's unsuccessful lawsuits challenging election rules and results. The appointment of Laxalt is seen as a sign of Trump's continued influence within the Republican Party, though it is unclear if the committee will be successful.
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Two Republican members of Florida's congressional delegation, Representatives Greg Steube and John Rutherford, have announced their support for former President Donald Trump's potential 2024 presidential bid, despite a plea from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to hold off on endorsements. Trump has been quick to accept endorsements from Republican members of Congress, and it is unclear how the endorsements will affect DeSantis' decision to run for president in 2024.